Miodrag Radulovic used to separate squads for two times in the match to see potential of players.

In the first half, Pakhtakor fielded starting XI and goal of Odil Ahmedov opened the score. Uzbek club had four more chances to increase scoreline, but they failed to convert chances to goals.

In the second half, Radulovic fielded youngsters. Al Shabab took over control in the match and netted two goals. In the first match, Pakhtakor lost.

Miodrag Radulovic said the players played good and organized several dangerous moments. The players, fielded in the second half, failed to keep rhythm of the match, he added. He said young players and newcomers could not play as single team.