Sabah goalkeeper: "I was sure we would win the cup" - INTERVIEW

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1 June 2025 15:15
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Sabah goalkeeper: "I was sure we would win the cup" - INTERVIEW

Interview of Sabah goalkeeper Stas Pokatilov to Sportal.az

- You won the Azerbaijan Cup final against Qarabag (3:2). What do you think about that victory?

- I have no words, but the feelings are wonderful. The players fought until the end. It was a great match for the fans and everyone liked it.

- You equalized the score in the 90+7th minute. Did you have hope until the end?

- I believed in our victory until the end.

- Even if Qarabag was the favorite, did you believe in it?

- I was sure that we would win the cup. I don't know about the others, but I was sure. I even told my brother before the game that we would win the cup today.

- The winning goal was scored in the 120th minute. Were you psychologically prepared for the penalty shootout?

-I was getting ready. All our goalkeepers were preparing for this. We practiced this before the game.

- In addition to winning the first trophy of your career with Sabah, you also won the right to participate in the Europa League. What would you say about that?

- This will not be the first season in Europe for Sabah. Playing in European cups is a motivation for all clubs. We are happy that we will start with the Europa League.

- Your contract expired at the end of the season. Will you stay at Sabah?

- I don’t know yet. I like Sabah and Baku. But there are factors that determine whether I will stay or not.

- So, negotiations will take place soon?

Yes, we agreed with the club management to discuss this after the final.

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