Saša Ilić: "Collecting 7 points after 3 rounds is a good result"

"It was a very difficult game. Both sides could have won. Although we played well in the first half, things didn't go my way in the second half."

Idman.biz reports that this was said by the head coach of "Sumgayit" Saša Ilić at the press conference held after the 1:1 draw with "Shamakhi" in the II round of the Misli Premier League.

- "Sumgayit", which did not concede a goal in the first two rounds, seemed unconvincing in defense today. What is the reason for this?

- Sometimes it happens that even a good defense concedes a goal. Today, we conceded a goal in an ordinary situation. We had problems in the second half. This was due to long passes. The ball was not reaching its destination.

- Will the international break benefit your work?

- Actually, the break is in our favor. Because the players were tired in the match with "Qarabag". Although our winning streak is over, we needed this break.

- How is it to collect 7 points after 3 rounds?

- Considering that "Qarabag" is also among the rivals, it is a good result. This is still the beginning of the championship. But we are thinking about the next game.

- What are your thoughts on the level of the Azerbaijan Premier League?

- Time is needed to express an opinion. "Qarabag" is the strongest team in Azerbaijan. They proved this by qualifying for the League stage of the Champions League. I think every game will be difficult.

Idman.biz