The head coach of Neftchi PFC Samir Abasov expressed his views at a press conference after the return match of the 1/4 finals of the Azerbaijan Cup with Zira. The expert said he was sorry that our team could not pass the stage:

"I'm just sorry we didn't make it," he said. There was only one goal in two games, and then we conceded a goal. This is football luck. Compared to the first match, we played better today. It is not easy to break the back line of a team playing with 8 defenders. However, we had goal episodes, but unfortunately we could not take advantage. We do not regret in the slightest. I understand that Neftchi is here and we could not pass the stage. There was a super "Neftchi" on the field today. Our success will come. There are some points that we need to change, and for that we have to wait for the summer. We must become stronger. Monroe wasn't ready today, but I was very pleased with him. We will play better after having one or two players on the offensive line.

Then the head coach answered journalists' questions: “There are proposed strikers, but they do not suit my style of play. In some episodes, the team generally has to take part in the attack, but there are times when the striker has to take over the game. We do not say that Mirabdulla is bad, no, but he is not alone. When it comes to authority, do not be discouraged, I believe in it and take responsibility. Laval came today and we sent him a program for physical training, but he needs time to get in shape. We need to improve our psychological state. We must forget about this game and tune in to the championship. We are on the right track, it just takes some time. "We know Karabakh well, it will be difficult for us, but we will slowly see the fruits of our work."