Leandro Andrade: "My first free-kick goal in my career"

"I don't think these defeats negatively affect us."

This was stated by Qarabag midfielder Leandro Andrade in an interview with sportnet.az after the 30th round match of the Misli Premier League, where they defeated Turan Tovuz 2:1.

We present that interview.

- Would you share your impressions of the match...

- It was a good and important victory. We were very close in the standings and we knew they would be a difficult opponent. I think we adapted well and that's what it took to beat such a team.

- You scored a great goal...

- Yes, I'm happy. This was my first free-kick goal in my career, I had never scored before. As you can see from my celebration, I was very happy. It was also the opening goal, so it was an important goal. I'm glad I helped the team.

- Despite scoring two goals in five minutes, it seems like Qarabag scores goals a little late. Do you think this is due to the defeat to Neftchi?

- I don't think these defeats negatively affect us. On the contrary, we try to learn from the games we lost. We had a difficult period, we analyze our mistakes and try to get better. As for the late goals, we knew they were a very strong defensive team. Not every team can score two goals against them. I also congratulate them on a good game.

- After this victory, the points moved away from Turan Tovuz. Will this give you extra motivation for the next game?

- Yes. We already know that we cannot become champions. Therefore, we must try to maintain the second place. At the same time, we also use these games as a learning process, because there will be more competitions that we want to win next season, and this process starts now.

- Next game you will face Gabala. Although they are at the bottom of the tournament table, can this game be considered an easy victory?

- No, definitely not. They are a very dangerous team. They have fast players in attack, and their head coach is very good. They are a well-prepared team. We know it will be a difficult away game.

- Have you watched their game against Zira?

- Yes, we watched the last minutes of the game after training. They also scored the goal at the end, so we know it will be difficult.

-Have you practiced free kicks in training?

-Yes, sometimes we have time to work individually at the end of training and we also work on such episodes.

- After this victory, do you think you are the main candidate for the Europa League?

- We are currently six points ahead of the closest rival and have a good chance. But nothing has been officially confirmed yet. We know what we have to do until it is official.