"We knew a tough game awaited us. Although we had defeated Aris in Baku, the fact that they have plenty of quality players and enjoy strong home support from their fans made us remain cautious. I would especially like to highlight the enthusiasm of the fans during the match,"
Idman.biz reports that this is what Araz-Nakhchivan defender Bakhtiyar Hasanalizada said while commenting on their 2–2 draw against Aris in the second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round.
He emphasized that the match was very difficult: "We started the game well, scored two quick goals, and significantly increased our lead. However, a lapse in concentration in one episode led to a red card and we were down to ten men. So we had to switch to defensive play. True, we couldn't hold the score, but we got the result we needed. The team showed character. The result was crucial for us. Everyone gave their all, and in the end, debutant Araz-Nakhchivan advanced to the next round in European competitions. We wrote a good page in the club’s history."
Hasanalizada also shared his thoughts on their next opponent: "Our next opponent will be Omonia. We need to prepare well for this game. Even though we have some squad losses, we will fight to the end for a good result. I call on our fans to come to the stadium on matchday and support the team until the end. Your support gives us extra strength. We will do our part. I congratulate our fans on this victory."
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