Sport24.az
"Gabala" defeated "Kapaz" 3:0 in the 5th round of the Misli Premier League at their home ground. Sport24.az reports that the head coach of "red-blacks" Kakhaber Tskhadadze answered journalists' questions at the press conference held after the match:
- First, I congratulate "Qarabagh" on their historic victory over "Benfica". This is an important victory for the country's football. I also congratulate my team. It was a very tense and nervous game. We knew it would be like this. Changes played an important role in the victory. This makes us happy. Ovusu scored important goals. But we are also disappointed that the player we fielded in the starting lineup did not live up to expectations. We were able to show on the field what we did in training. It turned out even better in the game. Ziya Shekerkhanov made his debut in the Premier League. He could have scored a goal. He has developed a lot lately. Our goal is to stay in the Premier League. We are working for this. We have to play our own game against all opponents.
- Although you won your first victory, you look very tired. Is this psychological fatigue?
- There was tension on both sides. Because the game was important for both teams. We were not tired, on the contrary, we tired the opponent. We had also played well in previous matches. We were not behind any opponent. There was tension in the players because we were playing well but not winning. This is also a psychological issue.
- How much time do you need to implement the system you want in "Gabala"?
- There is one game on the field. The players are just young. The squad needs to be strengthened. Work is underway on this, transfers are expected.
- There are reports that Ukrainian goalkeeper Artur Rudko was detained at the border of his country when he came to Azerbaijan to sign a contract with "Gabala". Did you agree with that goalkeeper?
- We were offered several goalkeepers. That goalkeeper was also on that list. But no agreement was reached.
- You have a game against "Qarabagh" in the next round. The opponent is competing in the Champions League, and you won today. Considering that the motivation in the team is high. Can we see the previous "Qarabagh" - "Gabala" matches?
- We treat "Qarabagh" with great respect. In my opinion, Gurban Gurbanov is one of the 5 best coaches in Europe. I said this before the game with "Benfica". That match also showed that I was right. We will play without fear, we will not park the bus in front of our goal.
