Elgiz Kerimli: "It's good that we created numerous scoring opportunities"

An interview of Elgiz Kerimli, the head coach of "Shafa" playing in the First League, to Sport24.az

- You started the championship with a victory...

- The first games of the championship are always tense, regardless of the opponent. The game against "Shimal" was not easy for us at all. However, winning at the start of the championship had a good psychological effect on the team.

- Were you able to get what you wanted from the players in the first game?

- Our desire was to control the ball more and play dominant football. We managed to control the game. Despite the opponent playing very compactly in defense, it is a good thing that we created numerous scoring opportunities. In short, we were able to see the game we wanted to see.

- Were you satisfied with the performance of the new transfers?

- Since the new transfers are experienced and quality players, they did not have any problems in the adaptation process to the team. We have high expectations from each of them and we were satisfied with their performance in the first round.

- The next opponent is "Zagatala". What are your expectations?

- "Zagatala" is a well-established and experienced opponent. They are very persistent in their home games. On top of that, they have transferred new quality players. I would say that the most difficult game of the championship will be playing away against this team.