Neftchi PFC head coach Samir Abasov expressed his opinion at the post-match press conference of the 24th round of the Premier League against Sabah:

"It was a very embarrassing game," he said. It is not appropriate for our football to lie on the ground for 30 minutes out of 90 minutes. Referees have known the goalkeeper of the rival team for years, but they do not take any action. Everyone must be careful. When appointing a judge, care must be taken to ensure that the person can be released from the pressure. Today we force the opponent to lie on the ground. We criticize the referees for raising a football player and hurrying him. Yes, we need points like air and water, we play to win, but they slow down by lying on the ground. Should we film the episodes to change our minds? I know that we are not fighting against one team. We want it to be played against us in the same way we play in terms of fair play. I am not dissatisfied with the game of our team, but with the general atmosphere. We are in an exciting time. Today, it is Neftchi that keeps the pulse of the championship.

Then the head coach answered journalists' questions: “There was no mistake. As soon as the game started, we saw a penalty at our door, which created tension. I had no will for my players, but, unfortunately, we could not calm them down during the game. I ask you, how should we score a goal to be counted? Why is our arm not taken into account? We will do our best to determine the championship in the last round. Everyone was angry with the opponent's goalkeeper. Honda passes the air, the ball goes out, but the goalkeeper lies on the ground.