"We want to fight for all the points without paying too much attention to the standings."
This was stated by "Shamakhi" goalkeeper Ricardo Fernandes in an interview with sportal.az.
We present this interview.
- In the 15th round of the Misli Premier League, "Shamakhi" managed to defeat "Zira" at home. How do you remember the match?
- It was a difficult game against one of the best teams in our championship. We conceded an early goal, but we had the composure and the right attitude to change the result. It was a great attitude and spirit of sacrifice from the whole team.
- The team is currently in seventh place. Are you satisfied with this result?
- Of course, we look at the standings, but it is too early to say whether it is good or not. We must be ambitious with humility and integrity. Our precise goals are well defined, and we are a club that tries to improve day by day. We don't want to be satisfied with anything until the end.
- In the last round before the winter break, you will face "Araz-Nakhchivan". What is your goal in this meeting? The opponent lost 1:5 to "Qarabag" in the last round...
- "Araz-Nakhchivan" is a team that has participated in European competitions. A very difficult trip awaits us, and we know how difficult it is to play against them. We cannot look at the last result like that. No two games are the same. We must work and fight with maximum strength. As I said before, this is a European team and deserves everyone's respect.
- If you defeat "Araz-Nakhchivan", you will catch up with them in the standings...
- We want to fight for all the points without paying too much attention to the standings. We will fight for as many points as possible. In the end, the result will be visible from our position in the standings.
- Will you stay in Baku during the winter break, or will you go to Portugal?
- I will go to Portugal. I haven't seen my family and friends for a long time. I already miss my daughter and my fiancée very much.