Araz-Naxcivan PFK 1, Neftci PFK 2

BAKU, Azerbaijan (Interstat) — Neftçi PFK opened its Premyer Liqa season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Araz-Naxçıvan PFK on Saturday at Palms Sports Arena, overcoming an early deficit to secure three points. The visitors, Araz-Naxçıvan, stunned the home crowd in the 32nd minute when forward Imad Faraj found the net, giving his side an unexpected lead. The goal put Neftçi, a heavy pregame favorite, under immediate pressure. Neftçi, projected by Interstat’s ELO system with a 72.50 percent probability to win, struggled to break down a disciplined Araz-Naxçıvan defense for the remainder of the first half. The home side’s breakthrough… Read more...