The Bayer – Qarabag (3:2) match, held within the UEFA Europa League R16 final, resonated in the world press.
Idman.biz reports that although Gurban Gurbanov's team said goodbye to the European Cup, the Azerbaijani champion's showdown with the European giants did not escape the attention of the international sports community.
The foreign press appreciated the dedication of Aghdam club in their own way.
Here are some of them:
"Xabi Alonso’s team won a ticket to the next stage of the tournament in a dramatic ending.
Right after the break Abdullah Zubir unexpectedly brought the Azerbaijani club forward. In the 62nd minute, the guests remained in the minority – he received a straight red card for a foul of the last hope before his own free kick Alvin Jafarkuliyev. "
(westobserver.com)
"Although Qarabag seemed to be one of the easiest opponents in the draw, it caused problems for "Bayer"... At first, Leverkusen could not take advantage of the opportunities. After the goals of Abdullah Zoubir and Juninho, the home team panicked. After Elvin Jafarguliyev was shown a red card - in the 72nd minute, the comeback began with Jeremy Frimpong..."
(archysport.com)
"Patrick Schick scored a goal at the last moment and advanced Bayer to the quarter-finals of the Europa League... Leading 2:0, Qarabag was dramatically eliminated from the tournament..."
(yahoo.com/news)
"Qarabag seemed like an easy opponent. Bayer understood that the Azerbaijani club was "merciless" in the game. It could have been the end for Leverkusen after Freiburg, had it not been for Patrick Schick...
"Hey, is this going on? We're going to party all night" blared over the loudspeakers. The Leverkusen players, who were euphoric from these calls in BayArena, quickly realized that they were "deceived"... Unforgettable game..."
(stern.de)
"The match will be remembered as a great sensation for a long time. Although Leverkusen were more active from the beginning, they could not take advantage of their opportunities... Abdullah Zubir, who opened the score in the 58th minute after the change of sides, shocked the home team..."
(onlajny.com)
"They couldn't withstand the pressure with 10 people... Qarabag took the lead in the 58th minute with Abdullah Zoubir. In the 62nd minute, Elvin Jafarguliyev was sent off and left the game. Juninho increased the difference to 2 in the 67th minute... Brother of Azerbaijan even though his team tried to "build a wall" against great pressure in the last minutes, he could not resist..."
(aksam.com.tr)
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