Sport24.az
In the postponed match of the 14th round of the Misli Premier League, "Turan Tovuz" defeated "Gabala" 3:0 away. Sport24.az reports that after the game, Kurban Berdyev, the head coach of the "Grey Wolves", shared his thoughts on the meeting at the press conference and answered journalists' questions:
- We were a little wary of "Gabala". We knew they were a good team. The opponent has fast strikers. We coped with our job. The boys didn't play badly.
- Can we say that you didn't see the "Gabala" you expected today?
- No, we saw the opponent we expected. In the first half, "Gabala" had enough scoring chances. It has not been easy for any team to play against them.
- It seems you have changed Rahim Sadigov's position...
- Yes, we talked to him. We decided that he would be more useful in the position of defensive midfielder.
- In the first half of the season, many experts said that "Turan Tovuz" played careless football. In recent matches, the team decides the fate of the game in 20 minutes. What did you change?
- The team takes shape over time. It takes several years. Each season has its own tasks. The tasks of this season are different from the previous season. We are moving forward accordingly. Sometimes something works out, sometimes it doesn't. But the kids know where they're going. It takes a little time.
- The difference in points with "Zira" has already increased to 5. Can we say that "Turan Tovuz" has taken a big step on the road to European Cups?
- No, we can't say yet. Last season showed us that it is too early to say anything now. Currently, the Azerbaijani championship is so competitive that any team can take points from another. Last season's results could have been predicted somewhere. But this season, unexpected results are recorded. Azerbaijani football has become even stronger.
