The head coach of the Belgian Genta Hein Vanhazebruk commented on the defeat of his team in the first match of the 1/16 finals of the conferences league from the champion of Azerbaijan “Karabakh” (0: 1).
“I would not say that we played 0-0. I think that the game was equal. We had the same chances to score as Karabakh. In the first 20 minutes we even played more dangerous. Sorry that they did not score in the first half. After the break, Karabakh played better, the correct replacements were made. “Karabakh” gave a penalty that was not.
Of course, I would like to achieve a higher result here, but we still have a chance. At home with their fans, it will be easier for us. The opponent has very good backup players who can strengthen the game. But we will try to win.
I am pleased with the goalkeeper’s game. Yes, at the end of the match he was mistaken, and the opponent used it. But the goalkeeper “Karabakh” was mistaken, but we did not realize these moments.
For us, a goalkeeper has become a surprise. We expected that in the starting lineup there would be a young goalkeeper who played the last three meetings. The players “Karabakh” have high individual skill, a good bench.
Did the weather prevent us? No. Excellent weather (smiles). In Belgium, it is now snowing. “