Sport24.az
"Qarabağ" defeated "Gabala" 2:0 in the 6th round of the Misli Premier League at "Azersun Arena". According to Sport24.az, Gurban Gurbanov, the head coach of the Aghdam representative, answered journalists' questions at the press conference held after the match:
- I congratulate my players. Kaxaber Tskhadadze only deserves thanks. Disciplined game, strong defense, dangerous counterattacks... Despite playing with 10 people for 90 minutes, the team showed determination. When such a team does such a job, we become even more serious in the upcoming games. I wish Kaxaber Tskhadadze and his team success. As for ourselves, it was an important victory. Maybe the game turned out differently than we thought. We had a well-defended team in front of us. We scored the goal after a well-thought-out attack. There were some elements that I saw on the field. In any case, it was not enough. We needed to do more. Perhaps there was complacency because the opponent was down a man from the first minutes. Thank you to our fans.
- Did you think it would have been better if the referee hadn't given the opponent a red card?
- Such an idea came to my mind. If we played 11-11, it would be impossible to know what the result would be. We also need to think about the opponent. They prepare for the game with us for a week. Suddenly, an unexpected red card disrupts the coach's game plan. Maybe it disrupted our plan too. When I looked at the episode, I said that he would probably give it. Such cases benefit both teams in the future.
- It seemed that your players were playing a little cautiously before the match with "Copenhagen" in order not to get injured. What do you think?
- Neither I nor the players had such an idea. We go to the field in every game for the maximum result. If we think about the upcoming match, our game will not work.
- How did you see the team's preparation before the game with "Copenhagen"?
- Every game in the championship is important for us. We were not thinking about the match with "Copenhagen". It may just be that the squad was formed for that game. There may be 1-2 changes in the Champions League match. These are completely different games. The opponents are different. We attack differently here, there will be other ideas there. "Gabala" plays with 5 defenders, and "Copenhagen" with 4 defenders. Sometimes they also play in a "five" defense system. They played with this system yesterday. There may be a different system in Baku. There was a little imbalance in the players' sports form. We had rotations in the match with "Araz-Nakhchivan". The preparation level of the players should be good in the game with "Copenhagen".
- What do you think about Gabala's young football player Shahin Shahniyarov? Do you keep him under control? Are you thinking about attracting Shahin to Qarabag in the future?
- I am glad that such football players play in the main squad. He plays in a very responsible position. If a coach like Kaxaber Tskhadadze trusts him, this indicates his potential. Each of these players is in our attention, we are constantly watching them. The left and right flank defenders were also strong. I liked it very much. There were players like Leandro Andrade, Zubir, Kashuk, Addai in front of them. They were not easily defeated.
- Is there a possibility that Nariman Akhundzade will play at least 15 minutes in the match with "Copenhagen"?
- Yes, there is.
- How much percent is the newly arrived Ramil Sheydaev of the Ramil Sheydaev who left Qarabag?
- It would not be correct to say the percentage. But he is not ready yet. There is a difference between his previous performance with us and his current performance. He is an experienced player. His physical preparation is one of his best qualities. He has not participated in games for a long time. Ramil will need game experience. He will be useful to us in the upcoming matches. Because we will make rotations. As he plays, he will be able to return to his former form.
- If he had been transferred a little earlier, could his name have been on the Champions League application?
- Yes, it could have been.
