Report.az
We achieved success for Azerbaijan in yesterday's game.
"Report" reports that this was stated by "Araz-Nakhchivan" football player Patrik Andrade after the return match of the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League against "Aris" (Greece).
Speaking to the club's press service, the midfielder said that the game was difficult:
"It was a good, interesting game. The first half was especially successful for us. Despite the pressure from the fans, we scored 2 goals in a row and maintained this advantage until the break. We showed character, we achieved success for Azerbaijan, for our team. True, in the end we left the field with a draw. But we secured the result we needed".
He commented on the episode in which Igor Ribeiro received a red card:
"As for the red card episode, Igor is an important player for our team. Of course, the absence of such a player on the field, and moreover being in the minority, had to be felt. Everything is behind us now and there is no need to think too much about this episode. We are all happy, we are happy because we have achieved the result that gave us this happiness. Now we need to rest well and recover".
The 32-year-old player also expressed his opinion about "Omonia" (Cyprus), which they will face in the third qualifying round:
"Our next opponent, Omonia, is not a weak team. I have played against them. Of course, our coaches will also analyze this opponent and give us the information we need. Now it is time to enjoy the success achieved in the game against Aris".
It should be noted that "Araz-Nakhchivan" drew 2:2 with "Aris" away yesterday and qualified for the next round. In the match held in Baku between the parties, the Azerbaijani representative won with a score of 2:1.
