"Zira" goalkeeper Tiago Silva: We couldn't stand out, but we were better

Interview of "Zira" goalkeeper Tiago Silva to Sport24.az

- You drew (1:1) at home with "Araz-Nakhchivan" in the first round of the Misli Premier League. What can you say about the game?

- It was a difficult match. But I think we were better on the field than the opponent. We were able to score a goal. We also wanted to take advantage of other opportunities. It's just that the opponent was able to equalize. When you can't take advantage of the chances you get, this kind of result is recorded. But in any case, we were better.

- What prevented you from scoring the second goal?

- We created such opportunities. But we couldn't stand out. I think we need to work on that now. If we can create such opportunities in the next matches, we will score 3-4 goals.

- After "Zira's" goal, you moved towards the center. What was the reason for provoking the opponent?

- No. It's my habit. Almost every time after scoring a goal, I come to the center. This is to be closer to my teammates. It's just a habit. There may be certain dialogues between us and the opposing players. But what was important was the performance we showed in today's match. It was also at a high enough level.

- Tension was felt between the players on the field. Could this be due to the fact that both sides stopped fighting in the European Cups? Maybe you wanted to justify yourselves with a victory?

- I think our team tries to do its best in every match, regardless of the opponent. Considering that the opponent also represented the country in the Conference League. This is also understandable. They also have some aggression. Considering the high intensity of the match, it is understandable that such situations occur.

- 2-3 teams in the championship have announced that they will fight for the championship at the beginning of the season. What is your main goal?

- Everyone wants it as a team. I came to this club three years ago. We have finished second in two consecutive seasons. I would like to be a champion. I am speaking personally for myself. I want to become a champion with the team.

- You have been here for three years. If you had a choice, how long would you consider staying?

- I don't want to make any predictions about the future. I think there were good things in today's game. What happened seven months ago? When it's in the past, it stays there. It's too early to talk about the future.

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