Speaking at the press-conference, Kasimov said fans are expecting only victory and we should meet their expectation. He said all players feel importance of the match.

He said that Bahrain always was difficult team for Uzbekistan. He said Bahrain has strong team, but they have problems in defence.

Mirjalol Kasimov said that all teams in the group keep their hopes alive.

Kasimov said he has strong team for the match against Bahrain, except Vagiz Galiulin who will miss the match due to influenza.