"Our national team performed poorly against Latvia. We had episodes, but we couldn't capitalize on them. Compared to previous years, progress is noticeable. They control the ball, but they have difficulty putting the final point".
Idman.biz reports that these words were said by veteran football player Oqtay Abdullayev in his statement to Sport24.az.
Abdullayev stated that the national team expects a victory from the match with Hungary: "The beauty of football is in the goal. There is no benefit without a goal. Previously, legionnaires made up the majority in the national team. Now it's our own football players. Since the new leadership came, there has been positive progress. The football player himself must also have the skills. The player wearing the national team's uniform must know that he represents the flag of Azerbaijan. Players must have a national spirit. If they increase ball control and dangerous episodes in the match with Hungary, they can win. If they play poorly again, I will have nothing to say. True, the championship has just ended, and the players feel tired."
Note that the Azerbaijan-Hungary match, which will be held tomorrow at "Liv Bona Dea Arena", will start at 20:00.
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