Sabail's head coach Aftandil Hajiyev said at a press conference after the match against Zagatala, a representative of the 1st Division, in the 1/8 finals of the Azerbaijan Cup with a score of 3: 2, Offsideplus.az reports.
The 40-year-old specialist congratulated his opponent on a decent game: "Although there are few regional clubs in the major leagues, the development of football is gratifying. They are always ready to play in the elite. The opponent is one of the most competitive teams in the lower division. They gave us difficult moments. They managed to take the lead in the first half. But in the second half, after getting some of our experienced players on the field, we were able to attack more and score the goals we wanted. It was a difficult game. But we had to resort to the rotation. "
Hajiyev said he was happy that they did not lose today: "I congratulate my team. We were happy to return. There are such games all over the world. Even famous teams lose to lower teams. The German club" Bavaria "is an example. But thankfully today we did not lose."
Reminding that they will face Qarabag in the match postponed from the 5th round of the Premier League on January 28, Hajiyev said he will give a chance to the main team members in that match: "We will prepare for the next matches. We will continue our way in the cup. After Qarabag we will focus on the cup match."
Zagatala head coach Rustam Mammadov said that Aftandil Hajiyev's substitutions in the second half decided the outcome of the game: "Congratulations to the opponent. We wish success to the opponent in the next games. His appearance played a decisive role in the victory. "
It should be noted that Sabail will face Sumgayit in the quarterfinals of the country cup.
(Report)
