Gabala are preparing to the 8th tour match of the domestic Topaz Premeir League to be held against Neftchi on 18 October, ending a short break after the last home win over Khazar Lankaran (6:0).

They responded to tasks by head coach Roman Grigorchuk with some night movements. Now the squad are going to meet Garabagh for a trial match in the home pitch this Sunday, where the footballers presently playing for their national teams will not show up.