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"Neftchi" midfielder Elvin Jamalov answered journalists' questions. Idman.biz presents the interview with reference to Futbolxeber.az:
- "Neftchi" had an unsuccessful season and lost in the last round as well...
- Actually, we didn't have a bad game. We created scoring chances. But we couldn't take advantage of the opportunities. We wanted to finish the season with 3 points. Unfortunately, we left the field defeated.
- To what extent did the red cards affect the fate of the game?
- After the opponent was reduced to ten men, we could not take advantage of the numerical advantage. On the contrary, after the opponent was reduced to ten men, we conceded a goal. Then we tried to equalize. Instead of scoring, we were reduced to ten men ourselves.
- It seemed that the opponent started playing better after being reduced to ten men. What can this be attributed to?
- Maybe it seemed that way from the outside. But we also had games where the team made a better impression after being reduced to ten men, the players were more enthusiastic. We started the match with determination. If Ozobic's episode in the first half had been a goal, it would have been a different game. These kinds of matches require you to score early.
- If you had won, you would have finished the season in 5th place. Didn't this also increase your motivation?
- Games with "Sabah" are always principled, tense. This game was no exception. It was an important meeting for us. Yes, if we had won 3 points, we would have moved up 1 place. Unfortunately, it didn't work out. God willing, we will have a successful start to the new season and make you forget these results.
- If "Sabah" goes to the Europa League, will you feel even a slight regret for changing your club?
- No, there is no regret. My mind is on "Neftchi". I want to achieve success with "Neftchi". I hope we achieve good results and I will be a part of it.
- Your former head coach Murad Musaev became the champion of Russia. Will you congratulate him?
- Of course, I will congratulate him. I was happy for him. I have played under Musaev's leadership before, I was the captain. I congratulate him through you as well.
- The season is over. Perhaps you could clarify that scandalous statement that "Sabah" published before the cup semi-final match...
- I think it's better if we don't talk about it.
- As far as we know, Sekidika himself, not you, was the initiator of the matter of coming to "Neftchi". In this case, how true is it that you are being unfairly accused?
- I don't want to go back to that topic. I also ask you to close this matter.
- You were not included in the national team. Were you expecting an invitation from Fernando Santos?
- I always expect an invitation from the national team. We are ready to help the team. Although I did not receive an invitation this time, I respect the coach's decision. I will do my best to get an invitation to the team again in the next training camps.
- How do you rate your performance during the season?
- I didn't get a chance after the arrival of the new head coach at the previous club. But Samir Abasov at "Neftchi" has trusted me since the day I arrived. I was in good condition when I joined the team. I experienced a slight decline later. I believe I will fix this in the summer training camp.
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