"I congratulate everyone on the start of the football year in Azerbaijan. We are looking forward to the game."
Idman.biz reports that this was said by Sabah goalkeeper Stas Pokatilov at the press conference organized before the first game of the 1st qualifying round of the Europa League against Celje.
According to the Kazakh goalkeeper, the teams' chances are equal: We are studying the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent. "Celje" is a strong opponent. The chances are equal. We are all ready. We will try to play great football in the first match. I thank our previous coaching staff. Together with them, we made history, won our first title. I really like the new head coach's style of play and demands from the goalkeepers. We are looking forward to the game with "Celje."
It should be noted that the first game between the teams will take place on July 10 at 20:00 at the Bank Respublika Arena. The return match will start on July 17 at 22:00 Baku time.
Idman.biz