Qarabag will host Braga in the second leg of the Europa League playoff stage this week, with a two-point advantage.
According to Idman.biz, the Azerbaijani team will attempt to hold onto the two-goal lead they took on the road for the fourth time in the history of the Europa Cup.
This kind of result was seen three times before Qarabag's 4:2 victory. While retaining their dominance, our delegates have always set the stage. But in those matches, the outcomes and identities of our teams that played at home differed.
Excitement for Neftchi
The first such success was experienced in the 2016/17 season. Playing in the Europa League, Neftchi won against Balzan FC in Malta with a score of 2:0.
The meeting in Baku started well for our representative. "white and blacks" managed to open the score. However, the two goals conceded later caused serious concern. In the 67th minute, the Maltese, who took the lead with a score of 2:1, had the opportunity to call the stage for almost half an hour with the added minutes.
The next goal scored during away goals rule was still working would close the path of Neftchi. But Azerbaijan’s representative was able to protect the score.
Again, 67th minute
the 2 away victories of Azerbaijani clubs in the first game were the most in the current season. Sabah scored two unanswered goals against RFS in Latvia in the Conference League. Again, the 67th minute created a danger.
After the missed goal, Sabah faced the risk of the match going to extra time. But our representative, who recovered quickly, scored two goals and won at home - 2:1.
Six months ago
Qarabag will go to the return match at home for the second time with a two-point advantage. In August, the Aghdam club scored two unanswered goals against Olimpia in Slovenia. The team of Gurban Gurbanov, who opened the score in Baku, increased their advantage. After that, the strength of the guests reached a draw - 1:1.
It should be noted that Qarabag, which won against Braga in Portugal with a score of 4:2, will host its opponent on February 22 in Baku.
Vugar Kheyrullayev
Idman.biz
