Sport24.az
In the 1/8 final stage of the mini-football world championship held in Baku, our national team drew 1:1 with the Romanian team. The team led by Elshad Guliyev, who were more accurate in the penalty shootout, advanced to the 1/4 finals. Sport24.az reports that the head coach of our national team, which will face England in the 1/4 finals, answered journalists' questions after the game:
- First of all, I congratulate all our people. Thank you very much. They gave us great support. As you can see, it was a difficult game. I believe that the next games will not be easy either. If we want to win the cup, we must win these games.
- The game with Romania was also called an early final. Will winning this game give you extra motivation?
- The Romanian national team is a very good team. Although it is always difficult for us to beat them, it has given us extra motivation. You know, we beat the Romanians when we became European champions. In the next match, we will face England. I believe that this match will be more difficult for us. We must already forget this match and prepare for the next game.
- England became our national team's opponent by passing the Bulgarian national team in the penalty shootout in the 1/8 finals. Did you have a chance to watch your opponent in this match?
- I haven't been able to watch it yet. I will probably watch that match tonight.
- Goalkeeper Aghaseyid Gasimov made a very weak impression in today's performances. Generally, he made a weak impression...
- No. I wouldn't say he performed weakly. You have to think about who you are playing against. It is not easy to play under such pressure. It is true that Aghaseyid performed very well in the previous match. Our other goalkeeper, Vali, is also a good goalkeeper. Strength should be divided so that both of them can benefit our national team.
- Do you think you gave Mirkamil Aliyev little chance?
- Mirkamil is one of our good players. He will be needed more in the upcoming games.
