We are very disappointed to have lost to Baku Sporting with a score of 4:1. We conceded goals due to ordinary mistakes.
These words were said by Tural Jalilov, the captain of "Shimal", representing the I League, in his statement to sport24.az.
The experienced football player commented on his team's big defeat to Baku Sporting in the 3rd round of the league:
"In the middle of the first half, we had the opportunity to turn the game around, but we couldn't use it. Our goal this season is to stay in the First League. We don't want to be relegated. The level of the league is high. There are quality football players, teams are playing for the championship. There is serious competition in the championship. It will be very difficult for us to stay in the league. We will fight to the end. Our squad is not very wide. We still have a problem with the stadium. We play our home games in Shamakhi. Therefore, every match is played away for us. We travel about 3 hours for each game. It is very difficult to travel so far and play. We hope that our stadium will be ready. Our current situation is very difficult."
It should be noted that after 3 rounds, Khachmaz representative with 1 point in its asset is ranked 9th in the tournament table.