Goals: Kevin Penan, 45’ // Adrian Popovichi, 70’

Roman Grigorchuk tested Gabala against Sabail in 1:1 within the preparation in Baku during a break in the Azerbaijan Premier League. After meeting Zira yesterday, the red-black team faced the next opponents at the Baku Olympic Stadium.

Gabala Line-up:
Agil Mammadov, Dave Bulthuis, Elvin Jamalov, Ilgar Gurbanov, Elvin Mammadov, Hajiagha Hajily, Dion Malone, Javid Huseynov, Kevin Penan, Ekigho Ehiosun, Roman Huseynov. 

Only one goal was scored by each sides registered in both periods. The opener goal was shot by Gabala’s Kevin Penan in the last minute of the half. After the restart, he was replaced by Abdul Karim

Later on, Roman Grigorchuk introduced also Murad Popov, Abbas Aghazadeh, Faig Hajiyev, Amin Seydiyev, Bakhshali Bakhshaliyev, Khayal Amirli, Rovlan Muradov, Ulvi Ibazadeh, Ulvi Isgandarov. 

Sabail leveled with Adrian Popovichi in the 70th minute.