“This match will be very different from other finals of the Azerbaijan Cup”.
Veteran football player Tarlan Ahmadov told Idman.biz.
He shared his thoughts before the final of the Azerbaijan Cup between Qarabagh and Sabah. The expert said that both teams attach great importance to the game: “The chances are always equal in the final match. Although Qarabag is the champion, the cup final is completely different. Although Sabah is fifth in the tournament table, it has always been difficult for the Aghdam representative to face them. From this point of view, I do not think that Qarabagh is a favorite. Yes, they are champions and are trying to make a “golden double”. Sabah also wants to become the owner of the cup for the first time. This also indicates that the match will be intense. I think we will watch an entertaining match”.
According to the former captain of the national team, both teams have certain shortcomings: "This season, we saw that Qarabag had problems in its defense, while Sabah has extremely big problems in its defense. Both teams will try to make fewer mistakes in defense in this game. Most likely, Qarabag will not give up its game and will want to have more ball possession. Sabah has very good counterattacks. Qarabag surpasses its opponent in midfield. But in defense, it can be said that both teams are almost equal. Although it is impossible to say anything about the result, in my opinion, the victory will be minimal. Sabah is very eager when playing against Qarabag."
The expert also touched upon the importance of the match result for other clubs: “If Qarabag takes the cup, Turan Tovuz will be happy, and Zira will go to the Europa League. If Sabah wins, it will go directly. An interesting trend has emerged. It would be a great success for Turan Tovuz to go to the European Cup after a long time. These nuances also add color to the essence of the final match.”
The starting whistle of the Qarabag - Sabah match will sound today at 19:00. The match will be held at the Sumgayit city stadium named after Mehdi Huseynzade.
Aytac Sahad
Idman.biz
