Rashad Sadigov talks about the "Zira" - "Araz-Nakhchivan" match

After the "Zira" - "Araz-Nakhchivan" match (1:1) of the I round of the Misli Premier League, the head coach of the home team, Rashad Sadigov, answered journalists' questions. Sport24.az reports that the specialist first shared his thoughts on the meeting…

– The first games of the championship are difficult. My players showed good skills. They showed a spectacular game against one of the favorite teams of the championship. I think we were closer to winning. We had goal episodes when the score was 1:0 and when it was 1:1. We couldn't use them. The opponent scored from a standard situation. We also had chain errors in that episode. Overall, I was very pleased with the performance of my players.

– In your opinion, did the referee influence the outcome of the game today?

– Our dissatisfaction in the game is natural. After the game, we also watch, there are episodes that affect the result. Reactions during the game are different. Sometimes it happens that some dialogues occur due to the tension of the game. Overall, I was not dissatisfied with the refereeing in this game. The goal we scored in the 1st half was not counted. I don't know how to interpret the handball in this episode. I'm not saying it's the wrong decision.

– Your thoughts on the episode with Felipe Santos?

– The ball was in my hand. Santos took it hard. This happens between football players during the game. He only hadn't done this to me yet. This also happened. That's his character, we have to accept it that way.