SUMQAYIT, Azerbaijan (Interstat) — Araz-Naxçıvan PFK defeated Zirə FK 3-2 on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at SOCAR Polymer Arena in a Premyer Liqa match. Zirə drew first blood in the 15th minute when Patrick Andrade scored, but Araz-Naxçıvan equalized in the 32nd minute on a goal by Felipe Santos. Ruan Renato gave the home side a 2-1 lead in the 69th minute, and Ramon Machado extended the advantage in the 73rd minute. Juninho Maranhense pulled one back for Zirê in the 83rd minute, but Araz-Naxçıvan held on for the victory. The win improved Araz-Naxçıvan’s season record to 1-0 in league play and across all competitions. Zirê fell to 0-1 in both the league and overall competitions.