Head coach of FC Sheriff, Zoran Zekic, after the match with FC Qarabag

 

- I said yesterday that we have plan A, plan B. But, unfortunately, after the first mistake we made, we got a penalty, then immediately a red card. It was at intervals of several minutes. After that it was very difficult. After the score 2: 0, could change, scored the ball, created more chances that were supposed to end with a goal. Unfortunately, our strength was not unlimited. I would like to congratulate Qarabag on their victory and wish them to get to the group stage of the Champions League.

 

- What strengths of Qarabag can you point out, and have they been realized?

- It seems that I begin to understand the Azerbaijani language (laughs). Qarabag has very strong flank players and strong forwards. There are many quality players who have made the game automatic. We learned how to play in the first half, played calmly, wanted to bring everything to the second half, when everything would be decided. We wanted to force players who have speed to play more deep.

 

- Besides the fact that Sheriff played anti-football today, the players of your team violated the rules a lot. How do you win the Championship of your country?

- I treat everyone present with great respect, so I will try to answer in a normal tone. You shouldn't think that playing number two is anti-football. Football is different and it is not always the team with the ball that wins. Then, you need to take into account the quality of the opponent, and proceed from this.

 

- During the game, you often appealed to the referee. What is the reason for this?

- During the game, maybe I am sometimes wrong, or maybe the referee is wrong. But he stood closer, and perhaps saw better.

 

- What sanctions will be imposed by the club on the player who received the red card?

- We will decide this tomorrow. While the trail is still hot, we shouldn't make such decisions on emotions.

FC Sheriff Press Office