"Bunyodkor" - "Al-Ittihad" pre-match press conference has been hold today in "Jar" arena conference hall.

Away team members – “Al-Ittihad” Argentinian head coach Enzo Trossero and one of team top players Talal Al Meshal, who replaced the goalkeeper Tasir Al-Antaif in last moment, answered journalists question first. 

- How well have you researched “Bunyodkor” team?
Enzo Trassero: - “Bunyodkor” is very strong team, which has skilful players in the squad. Team head coach is one of world top level specialists. I watched “Bunyodkor” matches, played in last year. We also watched team friendly matches during UAE camps. Two strong teams will play tomorrow and I have no doubt, that match will be very interesting.      

- Has your team any problems with squad?
Enzo Trassero: - Our goalkeeper has a little injury, but he will be ready for match. Rest of may players are in optimal conditions. 

- You seem to be worried. Don’t you feel a fear before the match?
Enzo Trassero: - No, you just seemed that. I worked as assistant coach in Argentina national team for three years, prepared Switzerland national team for WC-2002. I had many important matches during my career, so I don’t feel any fear.   

- You are Argentinian and “Bunyodkor” head coach is Brazilian. So, wouldn’t we see these to countries competition tomorrow?
Enzo Trassero: - No, you will see “Bunyodkor” and “Al-Ittihad” competition

- Whom of “Bunyodkor” footballers are you afraid most?
Enzo Trassero: - I can’t note anybody especially. “Bunyodkor” entire team is strong and we respect them much.

- “Bunyodkor” beat “Al-Ittihad” 2:0 in Tashkent two years ago. And then team consisted of local footballers. Now “Bunyodkor” has skilful foreign players in his squad. Doesn’t it trouble you?
Enzo Trassero: - I repeat again, “Bunyodkor” footballers are very skillful. There is big difference between “Bunyodkor” present and two years ago squads. Team became much stringer thanks to foreign players. I guess, good luck will be very important factor in tomorrows match.

- You may play against former “Pohang Steelers” player Denilson tomorrow. What can you say about it?
Talal Al Meshal: - We came here to play against “Bunyodkor”. We respect Denilson as much as the entire “Bunyodkor”. We play against “Bunyodkor” team, not against Denilson only.

- Whst’s your opinion about B group. Will second place be good for your team?
Enzo Trassero: - Our goal is to advance to play off stage. I guess our group is the strongest. And we tries to take the top place in the group. 

- Will you play defensive football or attacking one?
Enzo Trassero: - We play in our special style for long time

- Will the weather influence your play?
Enzo Trassero: - The weather was rather good during our yesterdays training.