2023-11-16 19:51:00
Mr Tedesco, Gentlemen the Red Devils, remember this name: Emin Makhmudov. He is the captain of Azerbaijan, but also its new hero. Because he scored a double this Thursday evening to bring down Sweden and record a historic victory once morest a nation in the top 25 in the world. But above all because he scored probably the most improbable (and perhaps the most beautiful) goal of the playoffs.
While Azerbaijan, although reduced to ten an hour into the game, was already leading 2-0 once morest the Swedes who were totally powerless despite their efforts (18 shots and 60% possession), Emin Makhmudov attempted a crazy move at the 89th minute. After a rebound, he took the leather in a half-volley from almost 45 meters, without even looking at the position of the Swedish goalkeeper. The ball flew until it lobbed the unfortunate Robin Olsen.
“The third goal we conceded was very good, I congratulate the opponent,” admitted Swedish coach Janne Andersson. They easily scored two goals at the start of the match. After that it was difficult to come back. They have also been good previously once morest Belgium and Austria. They deserved to win.”
The other Azeri goal came from the feet of Renat Dadashov, the starting striker who had not yet scored in these qualifiers. But like his heroic captain and all his teammates, the latter will arrive with full confidence and without any complexes in Belgium on Saturday to challenge the Devils on Sunday evening (6 p.m.). Remember that Domenico Tedesco’s men must absolutely win to be seeded.
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