Skipper Rashad Sadigov: We are cautious about rival

Baku. 8 November. REPORT.AZ/ It is one of most important matches. We have to do our best not to lose in the game with direct rival which also targets high position in the group.

Report informs, skipper of the Azerbaijani national football team Rashad Sadigov told reporters.

Defender of national squad to face Northern Ireland on November 11 in World cup preliminary group match noted importance of being cautious: “In both matches with Northern Ireland the rivals were better. Yes, we didn’t lose because we scored all opportunities, while they missed most of their chances. We are cautious about rival. First of all, they played in EURO 2016 finals. Moreover, we are playing away game. Secondly, we are cautious about all rivals. Otherwise we can be punished”.

R. Sadigov talked about successful performance of national squad and his club ‘Garabag’: “I play in top league for 17 years. But it is first time I feel this. The national aquad and the club performs well. Each of us prepare seriously. We will do our best to return from away game with good result”.