Sport24.az
I congratulate CBC Sport on its 10th anniversary. They play a major role in covering football, I wish them success. The game was difficult. We didn't expect the field to be like this. We knew that we had to show character on such a difficult field. Both teams had difficulties in terms of speed. Both teams deserved one point today. Unfortunately, we couldn't take advantage of 2 real goal episodes in the second half. The opponent took advantage of one episode. We played football on such a field. I thank my players. The opponent is more experienced than us, has a wider squad. We will continue, the struggle is ahead. I congratulate the Tovuz fans, they saw the days they have been waiting for for a long time.
Sport24.az reports that these words were said by Aykhan Abbasov, the head coach of "Shamakhi", at the press conference held after the match with "Turan Tovuz" of the 10th round of the Misli Premier League.
He answered questions from journalists:
- Don't you think the game was tough and rude?
- I don't think so. The field demanded it. I felt sorry for the field that they suffered so much... It was also my wish that "Turan Tovuz" switch from artificial turf to natural turf. I think they rushed. What was scary? There could have been bad injuries. Because the grass was not staying in place. But what can we do, we had to play. The field demanded a tough game.
- From the national team...
- I will not talk about the national team. The opposing head coaches are protesting a little. Because the press conference takes too long. God willing, I will answer your questions at the national team's press conference. It also happened in Gabala last week, the coaches are protesting that Aykhan Abbasov's press conference takes too long, he talks about the national team. Let's abide by this. I will answer your important questions.
- Was the previous artificial turf field of Tovuz stadium better or the current natural turf field?
- This will be good. It was necessary. Let's appreciate the work they have done. It's just that if the game was held after the national break, the field would be more perfect. I don't think the field was ready.
- When will the grass cover of the stadium in Shamakhi be replaced with natural cover?
- I am happy about the change of grass cover of the stadium in Tovuz. This is necessary for our football. We must say this. We should also encourage a little. I congratulate the management of "Turan Tovuz", Tovuz, for doing a great job. I hope that there will be many teams in the Premier League and everyone will play on natural turf.
