Radulovic said Pakhtakor had several dangerous moments. He said Ruzim Ahmedov, Akmal Holmatov, Farhod Tojiev, Sanat Shikhov and Iheruome Uche had good chances. Serbian coach said he is satisfied with game quality despite the match ended with goalless draw.

Miodrag Radulovic said the team is looking for strengthening defence after Anzur Ismoilov joined rivals Bunyodkor. He said coaches will review all potential candidates and solve this problem.

Pakhtakor press service said that only defender Bojan Miladinovic played all 90 minutes in the first warm up match in Turkey. The press service added that new players of the club Askar Jadigerov and Artur Gevorkyan, as well as returnee Mirzakamol Kamolov impressed coaches.

Pakhtakor said during the match against Mika, striker Farhod Tojiev got injured.