In the first division
of Azerbaijan Football Championship, the XII tour matches have been finished.Within the framework
of this tour, “Garadagh Lokbatan” team has been guest of the club
with the same name in Zagatala. Although in the 12th minute of the first half
the local team took the lead by scored the goal from the penalty spot, our
football players haven’t lost their hope. After a while, our team has scored
the draw goal in the 43rdminute. The teams have left for the break
with this score. In the second half both home owners and guests have literally
demonstrated zeal in order to score winning goal. However, the attacks of both
teams were being inconclusive. Finally, in the 89th minute of the match,
“Garadagh Lokbatan” has gone ahead by amazing goal of Aligulu Manafov
– 2:1. And the match has ended with this score.So, our team has
brought up its points to 31 and has become the leader in the table.After the game, the
head coach of “Garadagh Lokbatan” Afgan Talibov said that: “Zagatala is a
very difficult opponent. Despite this, the footballers played and we were able
to win, consequently. If in the first half we didn’t score a goal, it would be very
difficult for us. There are very strong and young players, flank players in the
opposing team. But, we were the winning side with 3 points”The experienced coach
has expressed his opinions on preparations for the second round: “After
the first round we want to hold better training camp. Because, it will be very
difficult the second round. The growth is observed in the teams’ match,
increasingly. Therefore, we will try to make efficient use of winter break and
significantly increase the overall level of our team”.