"We must continue to work on our weaknesses in order to rise to the top of the standings."
This was stated by Sumgayit striker Ronaldo Vaskez in an interview with sportal.az.
We present the interview:
- "Sumgayit" won confidently over "Karvan-Yevlakh" in the 8th round. In fact, this victory was not a surprise for many. What about for yourself?
- Every victory is important in terms of adding points to the tournament table. The team was very good in this match. We hope to continue in the same spirit.
- Is "Karvan-Yevlakh" the weakest opponent you have faced this season?
- They didn't show it in the first half. In the second half, we found zones and were able to finish the game.
- The team was the leader some time ago. But now you are in 5th place. Why do you think this happened?
- We must continue to work on our weaknesses in order to rise to the top of the standings. This home victory against "Karvan-Yevlakh" gives the team great spirit in scoring points.
- After the second round, "Sumgayit" could not win. You only won against "Imishli" with a technical victory. Could it be that the victory over "Qarabag" put you in euphoria?
- It was important to beat "Qarabag". But I think we should pay more attention to ourselves and increase in every match. We are only looking forward.
- In general, do you think "Sumgayit" will be able to win a ticket to the European Cups? Does the team look even stronger this season?
- We want to go to the European Cups and we are working hard for it. We know it won't be easy. But it is not impossible. We can achieve it.
- Your next opponent is "Zira" in the next round. How do you assess your chances of winning this match? "Zira" lost to "Sabah" in the last round...
- We are preparing for this match in the best way. We know they are a tough opponent. But we can do a lot of damage to the opponent in attack.
- You have been playing for "Sumgayit" since 2024. I wonder if you have received offers from different Azerbaijani clubs, or do you see your future in "Sumgayit"?
- I am focusing all my attention on this season. I am currently a "Sumgayit" player and I will do my best to get the team to a better position.
- You were invited to the Dominican Republic national team. The team is in 3rd place in its group. You were probably playing to qualify for the World Cup. Do you think you will be able to achieve this in the future? Do you consider the Dominican Republic national team stronger than the Azerbaijani national team?
- The Dominican Republic national team has very good players. We are a family, which makes everything easier. We are a country on the rise in football and I am very proud to represent my country in Azerbaijan. I wouldn't say that we are better or worse than Azerbaijan, but we are a team with players in important European leagues. It would be my dream to qualify for the World Cup with my country's national team.