The interview of Sevinj Jafarzade, the captain of the Azerbaijan national football team, to Idman.biz
- You drew 1:1 with Hungary in the first match of the EURO-2025 qualifying. How would you rate the match?
- The game was very difficult. We knew it would be like this. Because we have just been promoted to the B league. There is no easy opponent here. It can also be seen when looking at the group. According to me, the C league is not weak either. Because women's football has developed all over the world.
- Did you play defensive football and hope for 1 point, or did the opponent not allow you to play?
- We did not "sit" just in defense. There was only a game plan assigned by our head coach. We had to be patient and follow it. We weren't hoping for points, we were playing for points. The opponent was, of course, very strong.
- Do you consider 1 point satisfactory?
- Yes. B league, the first game and an unfamiliar opponent... There were many masters and footballers who played in top teams. Why not be satisfied? Our team sometimes shielded itself in front of the shot for this 1 point.
- How would you describe your game?
- I fight for my team not only on the field, but also off the field if necessary. I think I played well. Sometimes my game doesn't work, but I always work for the team with 200 percent motivation, fighting spirit and determination. So it was against the Hungarians. I know that my team has a lot of confidence in me, and so do I in them. Each of us in the team is a fighter regardless of our position.
- Can a draw with a strong opponent at the start be an additional incentive for the upcoming matches?
- Taking points from such an opponent always makes us feel good.
- What do you expect from the next match against Switzerland?
- The name shows how strong the team is. Another not easy game is waiting for us. We have 2 days to recover. We will do our best and fight.
Emin Aga
Idman.biz
