Azerbaijan’s national football team defeated Tajikistan 1-0 in a friendly match.
The match was played at the “8th km” stadium and ended in a win for Azerbaijan, coached by Ayxan Abbasov.
Azerbaijan’s starting lineup featured Emil Balayev, Rahman Dashdamirov, Rahil Mammadov, Tellur Mutallimov, Elvin Badalov, Toral Bayramov, Abdulla Khaybullaev, team captain Emin Mahmudov, Aleksey Isayev, Rahim Sadikhov and Musa Gurbanli.
Tajikistan lined up with Oleg Baklov, Alijon Karamatullozoda, Vakhdat Hanonov, Zoir Juraboev, Tabrez Islomov, Alisher Shukurov, Shervoni Mabatshoyev, Parvizdjon Umarbayev, Alisher Jalilov, Salohiddin Irgashev and Rustam Soirov. The visiting side was led by coach Igor Angelovski.
Both teams brought on substitutes during the match. Azerbaijan held on to secure the victory.
