Orkhan Mammadov: "This match reminded us of the interesting games of the past."

"It was a very interesting game. The fans, the football community recalled the old days, experienced nostalgic feelings."

Idman.biz, referring to Futbolxeber.az, reports that Orkhan Mammadov, the president of the Azerbaijan Minifootball Federation, said while talking about the game held between the legends of the country's football dedicated to the World Championship.

"Neftchi 2000s" and "Premier League coaches" faced off in the "Legends Cup" organized by the Azerbaijan Minifootball Federation. Mammadov said that such games should be held often: "We saw the stars of "Neftchi", "Garabagh". This meeting reminded us of the interesting games of the past. I think that such games should be held often. It was very pleasant for the fans to watch such a match before the World Championship".

He emphasized that he believes that the fans will support our national team in the World Championship: "The match was held in a friendly atmosphere. Our veterans, football stars interacted with the fans. I am grateful to each of them. I believe that our fans will also support our national team in the World Championship. The team needs it".

To the question "What feelings did you have while watching the veterans' game?", the head of the federation answered: "I remembered the past. In childhood, our love for football started with the games of "Neftchi", "Garabagh". These are all good memories. It was very nice to watch the veterans' game again".

Interestingly, Rashad Sadigov, the head coach of "Zira", led by Orkhan Mammadov, scored the winning goal, the decisive penalty, in the veterans' match: "Yes, this is also a remarkable thing. Rashad Sadigov has been a leader wherever he has been. Today, he could not play at full strength due to a minor injury".

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