Guima scores twice as Zira edges Sabail 3‑2
BAKU (Interstat)—Guima scored twice and Elchin Alicanov added a goal as Zira held off home side Sabail 3-2 on Tuesday in a competition match. Guima opened the scoring in the ninth minute and struck again in the 96th, while Alicanov also found the net for Zira. Sabail answered through Dinho, who scored in the 90th minute plus one and again in the 117th. Guima finished with two goals over 117 minutes, Dinho had two goals over 117 minutes, and Alicanov scored one goal over 117 minutes. Zira improved to 1-0 in the competition and 2-0-2 overall. Sabail dropped to 0-1 in the competition and 1-2-1 overall. Zira’s win came after Sabail scored in the 117th minute, but the visitors held on for the victory. The result left Zira’s overall record unbeaten, while Sabail’s overall record included one win, two losses and one draw.