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"Shkëndija" is a passable opponent. In my opinion, it would have been more difficult if "Qarabağ" had faced "Steaua".
Idman.biz reports that these words were said by veteran footballer Aslan Karimov in his statement to Sport24.az.
The experienced specialist revealed his expectations from "Qarabağ"'s matches with "Shkëndija" (Macedonia) in the third qualifying round of the Champions League: "I don't want to say that "Shkëndija" is weak. I just want to emphasize that when we compare these opponents, our representative could have had more difficult moments in the game with FCSB. One of the reasons why FCSB lost to "Shkëndija" was that they relied only on counterattacks. I watched the game. They played dominantly, but there were gaps in the defense. They couldn't show open football. Although "Shkëndija" is a compactly defended team, it will not be a problem for "Qarabağ" to break through their defense. It is true that the North Macedonian representative can build good counterattacks, but there are many shortcomings in the defense."
It should be noted that the first match between the teams will take place on August 5 at the "Todor Proeski" stadium in North Macedonia. The return match will be held on August 12 at the Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium.
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