“Although our defensive performance is on a high level, there are still some lack and we have to deal with. Rafael Santos, who is out of the line-up of 18 in this match, is really a valuable player for Gabala. We believe in him to help us more. The wing players changed their positions just following episode and this was not a special step to make any vital difference.

Although Gismat Aliyev plays beyond our expectation, we have not to make any decision about him and have to be patient to give him more chances. Roman Huseynov performed quite well tonight. This was more than happiness we shared after the goal.

We don”t set any difference between the domestic league and UEFA as each match of the continental campaign is a vital event. People think Gabala normally have to win over Mainz and Saint-Etienne. But they just need to consider that these team play at top championships and it is a great experience to play against them even they sit 30th in the contests.

 

The domestic league also is a much important contest and we come on all the league, cup and UEFA Eurocup matches just for victory.