Elvin Badalov: "The opponent scored without creating danger, it's a strange thing" - INTERVIEW

Interview of "Neftchi" defender Elvin Badalov to Futbolxeber.az

- You left the field without points in the match against "Turan Tovuz". How can you relate the 0:1 defeat?

- It was a difficult game. We conceded an early, unexpected goal. That goal upset us a lot. But we didn't give up the game. We tried, we had opportunities. But unfortunately, we couldn't win. We were left with less players in the second half. This made our job even more difficult. We went forward, tried hard to score, but it didn't work out.

- In your opinion, how correct was the red card shown to Igor Ribeiro?

- I watched the episode. True, there was contact. But it wasn't serious. The opponent player also provoked. Both of them deserved a yellow card.

- Two points and one goal in three games. What is missing, what is the problem? Why can't "Neftchi" succeed?

- True, the results are not encouraging. But it was seen in this game that there is progress in the team. We just need some time. If we continue like this in terms of the game, we will get into a better situation. I understand that we need both the game and the result. We will try to change the situation.

- Logically, the break should be in "Neftchi"'s favor...

- That's right. It's just that in this match, the opponent scored without creating danger, it's a strange, terrible thing. True, in the end "Turan Tovuz" had chances, they could have scored the second goal. But this is normal, because we were thrown forward with the whole team. In this case, gaps were created in the back.

- The national team squad has been announced. Your name is also on the list. What are your expectations from the upcoming matches?

- I am very happy to be invited to the national team. We will try to succeed and make our people happy. The results are not good in the national team either. The last game gave some hope. If we get a good result in the match with Iceland, it will continue.

- How would you rate Iceland and Ukraine as opponents?

- We have general information about the opponents. I watched their games. But the coaching staff will provide more detailed information at the training camp.

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