Gabala, coached by Roman Grigorchuk, are going to face Rabotnicki (Makedonia) in their third trial match of the Antalya training camp after 1:1 with Akhisar Baladiyyaspor (Turey) and 0:1 against Zurich (Switzerland).

Founded in 1937, Rabotnicki is of long-life clubs of Macedonia. Their league debut goes back to 1998, two years before they made their first-ever step in the Europa League. They took the first title in the season of 2004-2005 when they were domestic league champions. Then the team earned three more season’s leagues (2005-2006, 2007-2008, 2013-2014) as well as gained four domestic cups (2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2013-2014, 2014-2015). The Macedonian side ended third last season.

Now they are having 23 points after eighteen tours sitting fifth. It will be the second tie with Macedonian sides after 2:1 victory on Shkendija in the Antalya training camp on January 24, 2017. Then Gabala’s goals were scored by Filip Ozobic and  Araz Abdullayev.

Gabala vs. Rabotnicki
Date: January 24, 2018
Kick-off: 6:00 pm. AZT
Venue: Gloria Training Pitches, Antalya, Turkey.