Rashad Sadigov: "We were the superior side, we created scoring opportunities"

After the "Sumgayit" - "Zira" match (0:0) in the 1/4 final stage of the Azerbaijan Cup, the head coach of the visiting team, Rashad Sadigov, answered journalists' questions. Sport24.az reports that the expert first expressed his views on the meeting…

– We were playing against an ideal team. Nevertheless, we played the game at a good level. We were the superior side, we attacked, we created scoring opportunities. Unfortunately, we just couldn't stand out. Maybe if we had scored 1-2 goals today, we would have prepared for the return match more comfortably. Hopefully it will be for the best. In 3 days, there will be a very important championship game between these two teams. We will focus all our attention on that game. That match will be different. Today, since it was the first game in both teams' minds, there was time to correct mistakes, but we all understand how important the match to be held in 3 days is in terms of the tournament table. We think that in that match the opponent will be more willing, more motivated. We will try to win the victory that is important to us here in 3 days.

– You haven't been able to win since November. Does this put pressure on you?

– No. We don't think about that. What is important for us is to analyze our mistakes after the game, take whatever steps are necessary in that direction, and be better in the next matches. We had scoring episodes today too, and we could have won. But it didn't work out. We need to focus on the next game. I am very satisfied with my team's performance, the game they showed.