You are champions for us – what Kyrgyzstanis think about the match of Kyrgyz team against UAE

Bishkek, Jan. 22, 2019. /Kabar/. The national team of Kyrgyzstan had a match against the United Arab Emirates team; domestic team fought to the end, but the victory was won by the hosts of the tournament – 3:2.

The match was held at Zayed Sport City Stadium in the city of Abu Dhabi. The outcome of the match tetermined who would go on and meet in the ¼ final of the Asian Cup with the Australians.

The game was intense, despite the bookmakers' predictions that the UAE players were favorites; Ak Shumkar players, dressed in red, made it clear to rivals who they are.

Mentor Aleksandr Krestinin prepared a terrific team, they made their way for the first time to such a prestigious tournament, so they went to the playoffs. The valiant team made all fans, compatriots proud of them.

Here are a couple of comments from social media that speak for the whole country:

“Thank you guys for the emotions, it was very cool, simply great. Let's just support our players, today they were at their best, playing with the hosts of the tournament after all. Referees always judge unfairly, favoring one of the teams. Those who play football know. Great guys!” sher_ferrari.

“For us, you won, come back with your head up. We are proud! ” aijan_bakytbekova.

“You are our pride. We know and everyone knows that the national team of Kyrgyzstan did not lose this match. All on the conscience of the referee. We are extremely happy for those moments of joy, faith and hope. "Alga Ak Shumklar" (Ak Shumkar players go!). Special thanks to Aleksandr Krestinin”, tilya_s.

“You are the champions for us! The Kyrgyz people are proud of you! ” sultankasymkul.

“It was the best match, thanks to all the players, the coaching staff, you are great!” jsherba.

“Thanks to our team, you are the best! This is our first big tournament, and you have shown a decent result, we are proud!” kubaktanoff.

“Thanks to each of you! All players, coaching staff! Thank you, the Football Federation! Every fan in the stadium and outside! Thank you for giving hope, faith! Thank you commentator "KTRK Sport", you are great!" sevara_tashmurzaeva.

And there are more than 2 thousand such words of gratitude in support of our team, if not more. Everyone believes that Ak Shumkar players fought to the very last seconds, having spent 120 minutes on the field.

That night, the whole country, and all the fans outside the country, were united by football and the valiant players of the national team of Kyrgyzstan.