Sport24.az
"In any case, "Karabakh" is the favorite of the pair. Our representative, demonstrating a superior game in the first away match (3:0), almost decided the fate of the stage." Sport24.az reports that these words were said by Jahangir Hasanov, technical director of AFFA, in his statement to AZERTAC while talking about the return match between "Karabakh" and Ireland's "Shelbourne" teams in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League today.
The expert said that he believes that the Aghdam representative will show his game and qualify for the next stage with a good result: "Of course, we expect a stronger "Karabakh" in the home field. I think they couldn't play the football they wanted because it was the beginning of the season. Therefore, we want to see a more fluid and organized performance this time. However, the opponent is quite weak. Although they make a good impression as a team, the individual skills of the players are not at a high level. For this reason, the technical and tactical superiority of the Aghdam club is clearly felt. But in the first match, we also saw that the players of the opposing team sometimes created dangerous situations in front of "Karabakh"'s goal. They were very close to scoring in some moments. It is very likely that similar situations may occur in the meeting in Baku as well. That is why it is important for our team to perform with full attention and discipline. After this match, it is necessary to think about the next opponent."
It should be noted that the "Karabakh" - "Shelbourne" match to be held at the Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium will start at 20:00. The winner of this pair will face the winner of the FCSB (Romania) - "Shkendija" (North Macedonia) pair in the third qualifying round.
