"The first half was not very successful. We had test matches in the training camp. We know that those matches are not so important. But here the requirements are difficult. Because we have to score points in every match."
Idman.Biz reports that the head coach of "Neftchi" Yuri Vernidub said this after the match with "Zira" in the 17th round of the Misli Premier League.
The match ended with a score of 0:0.
"We want to climb much higher from where we are in the tournament table. Perhaps the pressure created by this did not allow the players to perform as we wanted. We made some changes in the second half. My players worked hard, but we couldn't win. Our team members were very disappointed with the result. We have a lot of work ahead of us. There are still 16 games and we can work harder to win. I wouldn't be here if I didn't believe I could succeed with Neftchi," said Vernidub.