Ilham Yadullayev was satisfied with the defeat: The game was played with our advantage

"The first games of the season are tough. We prepared well for the game and analyzed the opponent. We knew they were a combative, aggressive team. Despite the defeat, the match was played with our advantage." These words were said by Ilham Yadullayev, the head coach of MOIK, a representative of the First League, in his statement to Sport24.az.

The 49-year-old specialist shared his thoughts on the game in which his team lost to "Shahdag Gusar" in the first game of the season:

"We couldn't take advantage of goal opportunities in the first half. As soon as the second half started, we were disappointed and managed to score an equalizer in time. In the last minutes, the opponent caught us on a counterattack, scored a goal and won. We were trying to play dominant football. In this case, of course, we will see goals in our goal on counterattacks. I am satisfied with the team's game and the players' performance. As we wanted, we had control of the ball. We mainly built our attacks from the center or from the flanks. It is just sad that we could not evaluate the goal episodes. The game of new transfers also satisfied me. The course of the championship will show how intense it will be. I believe it will be an interesting season. God willing, everything will be in accordance with sports principles. I wish all teams success."

It should be noted that the MOIK - "Shahdag Gusar" match ended with a 1:2 defeat of the home team.