púchov frustrate kazakh debutants published: thursday 15 august 2002, 22.50cet fk atyrau 0-0 škm púchov atyrau are kept at bay on their uefa cup debut.
fk atyrau 0-0 škm púchov fk atyrau, one of two clubs from kazakhstan in the uefa cup, celebrated their debut in the competition by holding slovakian visitors škm púchov to a goalless draw in the first leg of their qualifying-round tie.
solid resistance atyrau enjoyed the better of the match, and carved out several chances in a game played in sweltering conditions. however, they were unable to break down the slovakian club's resolute rearguard.
frustration for crowd a 10,000 crowd hoped to see the hosts pull off a fine success on their uefa cup baptism, but they endured 90 minutes of frustration, despite the referee playing nine minutes of added time.
testing evening puchov were happy to survive a testing evening, and will now fancy their chances of winning the return leg in slovakia in two weeks' time.
