Sport24.az
"Karabakh" drew 1:1 with "Gabala" in the 31st round of the Misli Premier League. Sport24.az reports that Gurban Gurbanov, the head coach of the Aghdam representative, answered journalists' questions at the press conference held after the match:
- I thank the fans for not leaving the team alone on a long trip. The players played with all their strength. I have no complaints about them. We could have won, we could have lost. We drew with a disciplined, combative team. "Gabala" should have been in better places, perhaps, both in terms of their game and character. Kakhaber Tskhadadze has built a good system. We are approaching the end of the championship. Both physical and psychological fatigue affect the players. We have two games ahead. We must prepare seriously for those matches. I think the result was according to the game. I wish both teams success.
- What was the reason for not making any changes during the 90 minutes?
- We thought about it towards the end. We were afraid that the system might be disrupted. Also, in such weather, those who enter the game later have difficulty breathing. In general, it has always been difficult for away teams to play in Gabala. We tried not to disrupt the game until the end. The opponent was completely closed. There was not much need for speed. We wanted the players to feel the intensity of the game for 90 minutes.
- The penalties for the Cup match against "Sabah" have been announced. Were you expecting such heavy penalties and fines?
- There is nothing to say. They made such a decision. If we have had aggressive actions, we cannot justify ourselves for any episode. Because our players have acted aggressively and put pressure on the referee. A decision has been made, and we must agree with it.
