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"Of course, losing points is upsetting. We came to the field only for 3 points."
This was stated by "Neftchi" midfielder Sessi D"Almeyda in an interview with futbolxeber.az.
We present the interview:
- In the 8th round of the Azerbaijan Premier League, you split points with "Araz-Nakhchivan". How would you comment on the 2:2 draw?
- It was a difficult game. We started the match well. We built consecutive dangerous attacks. As a result, we opened the score. Later, the opponent scored an equalizer. We continued our attacks in the second half as well. In the end, we left the field with only 1 point. We regret not winning.
- Even though you played well, you still couldn't win...
- Of course, losing points is upsetting. We came to the field only for 3 points. Unfortunately, in the end, our profit was 1 point.
- Why did "Neftchi" stop on the field after opening the score? It's as if the team is afraid of losing...
- Actually, there are certain shortcomings. But I wouldn't want to list them for the press. I agree that after taking the lead in the score, we paid more attention to defense. This cost us dearly.
- What is your attitude to Abubakar's arrival?
- Abubakar is a great football player. The arrival of such a player will add strength and confidence to "Neftchi". Who wouldn't want to play in a team with a football player like Abubakar?!
- Although your national team was very close to playing in the 2026 World Cup, they missed this chance in the last round. What was missing for you to go to the World Cup?
- Yes, we were very close to the World Cup. Unfortunately, we lost to Nigeria in the last round. As a result, we finished the group in third place. If I can say so, 1 point deprived us of the World Cup.
- You will play together with your opponent Felipe Santos from the match with "Araz-Nakhchivan" in the Benin national team...
- Yes, I congratulated him on this occasion. Even if we cannot go to the World Cup, the African Nations League is coming up. I believe that we will perform successfully in that tournament and Santos will also be useful for our team.
