"Zira"'s head coach before the final with "Sabah": Our defeat benefits 4 teams, but we want to win

"We have previously faced a strong team like "Qarabag" in the cup final. We are also familiar with the strength of "Sabah".

Idman.Biz reports that this was said by "Zira"'s head coach Rashad Sadigov at a press conference before the final game of the Azerbaijan Cup against "Sabah".

"The head coach of the opponent team has won 9 titles in his career. He is a sufficiently experienced specialist. I have great respect for him and his skill. I am glad that there are such coaches in our championship. They also won the championship this season. We have a lot to lose. In this regard, the meeting with "Sabah" is our last chance on the way to European Cups," Sadigov said.

According to him, their defeat in the final has a positive effect on 4 teams: "This factor does not give us special motivation, nor does it affect us badly. We have also talked to our players about this. A situation has arisen where our defeat benefits 4 teams. But we are focused on our game and want to win."

R. Sadigov emphasized that they are preparing for a penalty shootout: "We would also like the fate of the game to be decided in the first 90 minutes. But going to a penalty shootout can be considered a successful result for us in any case. The head coach of the opposing team said that they are not preparing for a penalty shootout. If I were in his place, I would think so too. Regardless of tomorrow's result, I thank my players for their perseverance so far and I am proud of them."

It should be noted that the final game, which will be held on May 13 at the "Palms Sports Arena", will start at 20:00.