The statement came from Zira's head coach Rashad Sadigov after the match against Qarabag in the 7th round of the Azerbaijani Premier League, Offsideplus.az reports.

The young specialist admitted that the goalless draw was tenser than expected: "We thought they would be tired of the previous three days. But Gurban Gurbanov is experienced in this regard. Although we caught the opponent in 1-2 episodes, we could not use the opportunity. passed in the conditions of ".

Although Sadigov said he knew Karabakh well, it was a mystery to them which team the opponent would play for. "We were mainly tuned to our game. I thought Gurban Muallim would give rest to Romero and Patrick and give preference to young people. I didn't have the strength to attack. there were serious losses. "

The 38-year-old specialist said that the championship is intense: "More ambitious teams than last season. All games are difficult. I also told my relatives that it will be the most interesting season of recent years."

Sadigov said he came to the match with strange feelings: "This situation was before the game. But after the referee's whistle, I completely thought about our game."

The coach also spoke about the controversial episodes: "A lot of people would not be fair to comment prior episodes." Gabala "and the match seemed to be spot on. Today's match is difficult to express an opinion, regardless of repeat episodes."