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"I'm not one to complain about the referees' decision. So after the game, I told him it wasn't a penalty."
Idman.Biz reports that these words were said by "Karvan-Yevlax" football player Gavi Thompson in an interview with sportal.az.
We present the interview:
- This was the first time you played in Yevlax this season. Was there excitement? What do you think about the match, why do you think you lost?
- It was good to return to Yevlax, to play there. Our fans created a good atmosphere at the game. We wanted to win the match and make our fans happy. But unfortunately, it didn't turn out the way we wanted.
- A penalty was awarded against your goal. There was a controversial episode. The head referee, who claimed that he touched the opponent's football player, awarded a penalty against your goal. Why do you think VAR was not needed?
- Yes, I have always not touched the "Kapaz" player in the episode. At that moment, when the head referee awarded a penalty, I was very surprised. I asked him to look at VAR. But he said it was a penalty and VAR supported his decision.
- What were you talking about with the head referee about this after the match?
- I'm not one to complain about the referees' decision. So after the game, I told him it wasn't a penalty. Moreover, there was also an episode. When "Kapaz"'s football player kicked my ankle while clearing the ball in the penalty area. I was asking him why he didn't check VAR for that moment.
- "Karvan-Yevlax" is currently in last place. The situation seems to be getting more tense. Do you think it will be possible to get out of this situation? What needs to be done for this?
- Yes. I think this squad is capable of keeping the team in the league. You can look at our last 3 games against the best teams in the league. We have shown that we can compete against them. We just need to find the small details to win the games.
- Your opponent in the next round is "Qarabag". Is it possible to defeat them or draw away? "Qarabag" will meet with "Napoli" before this game...
- "Qarabag" is a very good team and they are doing well in Europe as well. We will try to get points from them in the game. I hope everything goes well. We will see how it goes.
