"After the defeat in the first game, our job became more difficult. Before that, we were able to pass the stages after 3 games. This, in turn, means consecutive games without rest."
İdman.biz reports that this was said by Erhan Toker, the head coach of the "Absheron" basketball team, after the game with "Neftchi".
He commented on the 72:81 defeat to "Neftchi" in the second match of the semi-final series of the Azerbaijan Basketball League: "If we had the opportunity today, I would have let some basketball players rest and play, but we didn't have such a chance. The opponent was more energetic than us. They had played fewer games than us. Just to compare, other teams had more experienced local players playing during the season. Our youth will also be valuable players of the future. I thank them and all my team members very much. My basketball players have never given up without a fight in any game we have lost. We did everything to win, including the matches with "Neftchi". This was also our philosophy during the season. To do our best regardless of the result."
It should be noted that "Absheron" lost both games of the series to "Neftchi".
İdman.biz
Sportnews.az is a leading sports portal dedicated to key events in the world of sports. We publish fresh news, match results, interviews, analysis, and predictions daily.
On our website, you will find:
Football: local and international leagues, with special focus on FC Qarabağ
Tennis, chess, gymnastics, volleyball, basketball
Martial arts: boxing, wrestling, judo
Formula 1 and the Olympic Games
And many other sports that deserve your attention
We follow the success of Azerbaijani athletes, cover major tournaments, report on national team preparations, and highlight individual achievements. All content is backed by facts, expert commentary, and high-quality presentation.
Why choose Sportnews.az:
Only relevant and reliable news
Comprehensive coverage of Azerbaijani and world sports
Convenient structure, regular updates, objective perspective
Stay with us to keep up with the most important sports news.
Sportnews.az — where sport speaks loud.