Erico da Silva, 15, Elton Yagublu, 56 (pen.) // Asif Mammadov, 41, Sadig Guliyev, 43, Samir Maharramli, 70

Elmar Bakhshiyev tested Gabala on Sabail with 3:2 victory in a trial match at the ASCO Arena, Baku.

Gabala Line-up:
Tarlan Ahmadli, Sadig Guliyev, Murad Musayev, Yusif Nabiyev, Gismat Aliyev, Merab Gigauri, Samir Maharramli, Roman Huseynov, Ulvi Isgandarov, Asif Mammadov, Christian Kouakou.

The opener was scored by Sabail’s Erico da Silva in the 15th minute. Then Asif Mammadov leveled before Sadig Guliyev put Gabala one ahead before the half-time. Later, Gabala coach Elmar Bakhshiyev introduced Davit Volkov, Ivitsa Junic, Fernan Lopez, Faig Hajiyev and Rustam Nuriyev. After the break, the opponents from Baku leveled with penalty by Elton Yagublu. And the all-important goal was scored by Gabala’s Samir Maharramli in the 70th minute.