Chingiz Abdullayev: "The most important thing happened yesterday"

Baku. 13 July. REPORT.AZ/ Neftchi footballers have refused from money awarded for the 3: 1 victory over Hungarian Újpest in the first match of the Europa League I qualifying round in Baku.

Report informs, chairman of Neftçi PFK Supervisory Board, Chingiz Abdullayev wrote on his Facebook page. In dressing room after the match he explained what happened during the match with the players: “The main change in any society is the change in people's mind. I remember 8 goals we missed at match against Gabala. I stayed in base for three days. I was very embarrassed. Yesterday Neftchi won. A victory still does not solve anything. The most important thing happened. After the game, members of the Supervisory Board and the club management came to congratulate the team in changing room. We have declared that everyone will receive a reward. At this time, the players themselves suggested to not to be paid! They said they had a return match ahead. 20 times Hungarian champion can beat us; we can lose any other game. German and Brazilian teams are not insured against defeat. But the guys have already won their main victories! They are professionals who respect themselves! Despite being defeated in the Eurocup match at home, the players did not lose confidence, they played until the last minute and scored 3 goals! The main change is the change in people's mind. Not only in football”.

Notably, the return match between Újpes and Neftchi will be held on July 19 in Hungary.