The head coach of Karabakh, Gurban Gurbanov, commented on a devastating victory over the French Nanta (3: 0) in the Europa League.
“Despite the fact that we won, it is very difficult to say now, – says the mentor of” Karabakh “.“ This morning I heard that we still have 21 shahids. Of course, we discussed it at the base with the players. The players had excitement because at such moments everyone understood that the Azerbaijani people were waiting for victory from us. It was also felt during the game, from the first minutes. I think you felt it. But gradually the excitement passed. I am very glad that we managed to win it today. The people are. I expected this from us. We rejoice at the victory, but our hearts are there in Karabakh! Allah Rechmet Elyasin to our shahids! Let Allah keep our army!
Of course, I devote this victory to the Shahids and our army! But what we did today is many times less than what they did.
The events of recent days added responsibility players. Thanks to the players! From yesterday he told them that we should be cold -blooded. I told the players that I believe in them, that I, as a friend, is always next to them. I did not tell the players that we must win. Fortunately, we won.
How did you manage to overcome the starting excitement? I explained to the players that we need to correctly fulfill our task. It was expected that the opponent could actively pressure. The experience of playing in the Europa League helped our players. Were able to change the game.
And in 2020, when we played during the Patriotic War with the Polish “Legion”, and now we wanted to leave the field with our heads high. At such moments, experience is very important. Today we could lose – 0: 2, 0: 3. Everything could have happened differently. It’s good that they played at home today. Our fans were with us. Glory to Allah that they won!
France again opposed Azerbaijan? It will not be entirely right on my part to talk about politics. This is not the first time. However, we still need to follow sports principles.
Why did I look at the fans so carefully after the first goal? I wanted to see the joy of people.
In the second half, it was important for us to accelerate. I read that Nanta football players complain about fatigue. We decided to increase the pace. The players were able to fulfill this.
We really want to leave this group, but you see what rivals we have. All are very strong. From playing the game to us is more serious and more serious. While there are chances to go forward, we will try to use them to the maximum. Let’s see how it turned out. Football players really want to go to the playoffs of the Europa League. We really look at things and rivals, but we will do everything to achieve the best.
Today, fans and our other clubs were on the Karabakh? Thank you all the fans. Believe me, I used to feel that we were very friendly, after the Patriotic War, the attitude towards each other has changed a lot. Perhaps before that we lacked unity. And after the war, we all treat each other with a big positive. Today, fans of all clubs were with us. I want our other clubs to play in European competitions, and that I go to root for them. Should be together to be stronger! “.