In the 14th round of the I League, "Sabail" drew with "Shafa" - 0:0. Sport24.az reports that after the game, the head coach of the home team, Adil Shukurov, participated in a press conference.
The specialist said the following about the match:
"We were playing against the leader. We needed to stay in the competition. I thank the children for fighting to the end."
- Considering the losses, did "Sabail" gain 1 point today, or lose it?
- You emphasized correctly. There were shortcomings in the squad. This had a great impact. When you look at the bench of reserve players, you see that something is missing. I thank the children again.
- Didn't the referee appointment seem strange to you?
- No. Rashad is an experienced referee. He is a referee who manages derbies. He managed the game well.
- "Mingachevir" has a game tomorrow. Today, the Mingachevir referee managed the main match of the round...
- There is nothing strange here. Today, I don't even allow myself to think that some referee has a different opinion. Sometimes coaches get emotional. But in the end, we agree with what the referee says.
- Do you believe that you will return the team to the Premier League?
- We are in the middle of the competition. There are games ahead. The championship is almost ahead. Anything can happen.
- What are the things that worry you in a tense and competitive championship?
- If our injured players come back, our worries will end. After they arrive, we will line up the victories.