Baku. 13 July. REPORT.AZ/ "Neftchi has a great advantage before the return match. But we have to believe in ourselves and win the next match. "
Report informs, footballer of Hungary's Ujpest, Soma Novotny said after the first match of the Europa League first qualifying round which lost game aginst Neftchi with a 1-3 score in Baku. 24-year-old striker said that the problem during visit caused difficulty for them: “ While we scored first goal, then Neftchi began to dominate the game. It was very difficult for us. Because our journey was not easy, we faced some difficulties. Our physical condition is well. But eight-hour road affected us. We could not train in the open air. I do not want to say anything more related to the problem. Because our club can be worried about it. "
Novotny has denied the impact of hot weather on the result: "It was the first time we were playing in such heat. Additionally we could not train before the match, which made our job even more difficult. It is hotter here compared to Hungary. However, I can’t say that it was the main cause of our defeat. Simply, Neftchi was better than us. "
Notably, the return match between these teams will be played on July 19 in Hungary.