"Sabah" goalkeeper: "I was sure we would win the cup" - INTERVIEW

Interview with "Sabah" goalkeeper Stas Pokatilov to Sportal.az

- You won against "Qarabağ" (3:2) in the final of the Azerbaijan Cup. What do you think about that victory?

- I have no words, the feelings are great. The players fought to the end. It was a great match for the fans and everyone liked it.

- You equalized the score in the 90+7th minute. Did you have hope until the end?

- I believed in our victory until the end.

- You believed in it even though "Qarabağ" was the favorite?

- I was sure we would win the cup. I don't know about the others, but I was sure. I even told my brother before the game that we would win the cup today.

- The winning goal was scored in the 120th minute. Were you psychologically ready for the penalty shootout?

- I was preparing. All the goalkeepers in our team were preparing for it. We practiced it before the game.

- In addition to winning the first cup of your "Sabah" career, you also won the right to participate in the Europa League. What would you say about this?

- This will not be "Sabah"'s first season in Europe. Playing in European cups is a motivation for all clubs. We are happy to start with the Europa League.

- Your contract expired at the end of the season. Will you stay in "Sabah"?

- I don't know yet. I like "Sabah" and Baku. But there are factors that determine whether I stay or not.

- So, negotiations will take place soon?

- Yes, we agreed with the club management to discuss it after the final.

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