Edmar paid tribute to every member of the squad after a challenging campaign that started with a last-gasp 2-1 win over Palestine on Matchday One.

Another show of resolve was required in their 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan on Matchday Two after they had surrendered a 1-0 lead to trail 2-1 before a perfect second half response saw Arsen Sharshenbekov scoring the vital equaliser.

Action on the final matchday was more straightforward, with Marlen Murzakhmatov striking in the 14th minute before adding another in first half added time.

Four more in the second half sent the 11,775 crowd at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium into raptures as Kyrgyz Republic etched a new chapter in their history book.

“This is the best feeling ever! The fans are so happy and everyone who went out on the field - without exception from the players to the staff - everyone worked together to achieve this,” enthused Edmar.

“Thank you to everyone who gave us the chance to make the fans happy and this means that football in Kyrgyz Republic is growing.”