We had more scoring chances - Elvin Mammadov

"We knew it would be a difficult game. We are familiar with the opponent's quality. They are in a high position in the league table. My players fought hard. If we had scored our second goal in the last minutes, we could have celebrated the victory. Thankfully, we didn't lose. We will think about the upcoming matches and try to eliminate the shortcomings."

QOL.az reports that these words were said by "Sabail" head coach Elvin Mammadov after their 1:1 draw with "Araz-Nakhchivan" in the 32nd round of the Misli Premier League. 

He also answered journalists' questions at the press conference held after the meeting:

- Can we say that the chance to stay in the Premier League was lost by wasting Madi Keta's scoring chance in the last minutes?

- We are not losing hope. There are 4 games ahead, anything can happen. Why not? We have to give them confidence so that we can get out of this situation thanks to them. We are hopeful. We will fight until the end.

- If you had won, the difference in points with "Kapaz" would have been reduced to 5. Compared to the Ganja club, you have more suitable opponents in the last 4 rounds...

- Every game is difficult for us. We have a game with "Shamakhi" in the next round. Aykhan's team is ready both physically and tactically. It is difficult for us in every game. We are aware of it. We can only get out of this situation by speaking positively.

- Can it be said that you lost two points today?

- Not to be disrespectful to the opponent, but today we had more scoring chances. It would have been better if Madi had scored in the last minutes and we had won three points.

- "Kapaz" has tough games ahead with "Neftchi", "Garabagh" and "Turan Tovuz". You have a slightly softer schedule. Does this give you encouragement?

- We also analyze what you said. We are not losing hope. Anything is possible in football. God willing, let's get out of this situation, then we'll have other conversations.

- You conceded a goal in the last seconds in the match with "Zira", today Rufat Abdullazade's shots rebounded from the post. Even when you scored a goal, the ball didn't want to go into the goal. It seems like you are experiencing bad luck?

- We are not losing hope. May God help us. In the end, God gives destiny. If it is in our destiny, it will happen. (sportal.az)