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AydÄ±n Mammadov: We conducted propaganda with footballers and fans to prevent conflict in the match with Armenian

29 June 2007 11:40 (UTC +04:00)

â€œWe did our utmost to prevent conflict in the match of Azerbaijan and Armenia teams under 17 in First Black Sea Games. Azerbaijan Delegationâ€™s head, department head at Youth and Sport Ministry Aydin Mammadov told APA-Sport. According to him proper proactive measures were taken to avoid conflict in Azerbaijan-Armenia match to be held within First Black Sea Games in Trabzon.
â€œGeneral Secretary of First Black Sea Games Organizing Committee Alvan Yurtchu phoned us and asked whether we were ready to hold the match in safe environment. We said there is no problem from our side. We conducted propaganda with footballers and fansâ€. Youth and Sport Ministryâ€™s official said they aim to be at least runner-up in the A group booking spot in the semi-final. Aydin Mammadov said they expect medals from Azerbaijani sportsmen. Azerbaijan is represented in 8 kinds of sports of 10. /APA-Sport/