Elmar Bakhshiyev: "The referees also admit that the yellow cards shown are unfounded."
After the match between "Araz-Nakhchivan" and "Turan Tovuz" (1:1) in the XXXI round of the Misli Premier League, the head coach of the home team, Elmar Bakhshiyev, answered journalists' questions. Sport24.az reports that the specialist first expressed his views on the meeting…
– It was a tough game. Both teams fought on the field. We knew the game would be tough. When preparing for the match, we informed the players about the dangerous aspects of the opponent. Overall, it wasn't a bad game. We continue on our way.
– Do you consider one point satisfactory?
– The end of the championship is approaching, and every point adds to our points. "Turan Tovuz" is one of our rivals. They also showed their claims on the field. The game was such that both teams could win.
– Did you make any changes in this match thinking about the cup game?
– Our squad is not wide. We also have injured players. This does not allow for rotation.
– What do you think about the refereeing? He didn't forgive Vanderson's first mistake, but he treated Faig Hajiyev leniently…
– I don't want to talk about refereeing. We must respect his decision. In these types of games, you can see that both teams are fighting. I think the second yellow card... The referees themselves say that it is a cheap yellow card.
– You spoke with Nuno Rodrigues after the match. What were you talking about with him?
– I told him what to do when he came out to play. We talked about the instructions I gave him.
– There is a cup game with "Qarabag" ahead. What are your expectations?
– Every game is important for us. We will forget this match and prepare the team for the next match.