"Zira" drew 1:1 with "Karabakh" in the away match within the 4th round of the Misli Premier League. Sport24.az reports that the head coach of "Eagles" Rashad Sadygov answered journalists' questions at the press conference held after the match:
- We witnessed a very fast, dynamic, and high-quality game. It was one of the interesting matches we had with "Karabakh". Both teams were very eager. That's why we watched an emotional game until the last seconds. According to the course of the match, there was an opportunity to win. We tried, we wanted to. Unfortunately, we conceded a goal. It is a good result for us. Every point taken from "Karabakh" is valuable. I thank my players. We must focus on the next game.
- There have been rumors lately that your candidacy has been put forward for the national team...
- There are 2-3 people. Questions are directed to all of them. I feel cheapened. I said it once. I will not return to the topic again. Please don't ask about this.
- You lost 0:4 in the friendly match against "Karabakh". Kadi scored the same goal in that match too...
- Kadi is a master footballer. If there is a standard situation, it is a danger. The opponent's standard situations are dangerous. We couldn't put two people. Because everyone was playing one-on-one. He also made a good shot. A clever goal was scored. In those minutes, we gave a goal situation from the game. "Karabakh" played very dynamic football, the players spent a lot of energy.
- Can we say that your main penalty taker is now Ruan Renato, not Gismat?
- We have made such a decision so far. I have the opinion that after not being able to score 3 times, you need to take a break. Gismat is one of the penalty takers. He can score at any moment. I just gave Gismat a break. He has only been able to accurately execute 3 penalties in five years.
- When Fernandu Santush came, the goal was set to qualify for Euro 2028. Do you see potential in the national team?
- I haven't answered two colleagues, if I answer you, they will be offended.