Lokomotiv delighted with draw in Al Ain heat ahead of Tashkent return

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Lokomotiv delighted with draw in Al Ain heat ahead of Tashkent return

Al Ain: Lokomotiv coach Andrey Miklyaev remains optimistic his side can advance to the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League for the first time after securing a 0-0 draw with former champions Al Ain in the first leg of their last eight meeting on Tuesday.

In temperatures that went over 40 degrees centigrade, Lokomotiv suppressed an ambitious home side with goalkeeper Ignatiy Nesterov in fine form throughout while Sardor Mirzayev missed a fine opportunity midway through the first half to give his side the lead.

But the scoreless game ensures both sides go into the next leg in Tashkent on September 13 with everything to play for as they set their sights on a semi-final meeting with either Al Nasr or El Jaish.