"The game was played with the complete advantage of "Qarabağ"."
İdman.biz reports that these words were said by former "Qarabağ" footballer Vidadi Rzayev in his statement to AZERTAC, while talking about the first game in which the Azerbaijani champion defeated the "Shkëndija" club from North Macedonia with a score of 1:0 in the III qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League.
The expert stated that if the football players of the Aghdam club were a little more accurate, a larger victory could have been recorded: "Unfortunately, Nariman Akhundzade could not take advantage of the opportunities he had. Juninho's place is visible in the attack line. He was truly the "goal weapon" of the Aghdam club. As for the game, "Qarabağ" is far superior to "Shkëndija" in terms of level. It is true that there were certain mistakes. But there is no need to exaggerate this. This opponent can be defeated in Baku as well".
Rzayev said that he believes that his former team will qualify for the main stage of the Champions League: "Qarabağ" is stronger this season compared to last year. Our team has previously defeated "Ludogorets" and "Ferencváros", who are potential opponents in the play-off stage. It is true that Hungarians always create difficulties for our teams. But I am very confident that "Qarabağ" will advance to the League stage this year."
It should be noted that the return match between the teams will be held on August 12 at the Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium.
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