Gabala coach Elmar Bakhshiyev talks for a post-match reaction right after the 3:0 loss to Neftchi within the 6th tour of the Azerbaijan Premier League. The 38-year-old skipper says:

“We knew the match would be a tough mission as they are a well-balanced team. We gave up some spaces in the defense after Rasim Ramaldanov got injured in the first period. And the opponent side drew much benefits from this. Neftchi look better than us on some many points and positions. We are still a young squad and have potential to go ahead. We still believe in the team. Our some young players are expected to show better performances game by game. We wanted to make our fans at home tonight but it didn’t work out. Neftchi deserves this victory and we congratulate them.

To play in a defensive display was not our targeted preparation to the match, but Neftchi’s master skills forced us to this.

Rasim Ramaldanov has a swelling knee after the injury. He will be treated after three days”.