A play-off match for a spot in the Azerbaijan Premier League has concluded, determining the final composition of the top-tier football division for the upcoming season.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the decisive encounter featured Gabala facing off against Mingachevir. The match, held at the SOCAR Polymer Arena in Sumgait, ended in a 2-0 victory for Gabala. With this result, the "Red-Blacks" have successfully retained their position in the Premier League.
Conversely, Mingachevir will continue to compete in the I League for the next season.
The Azerbaijan Premier League serves as the top professional football division in the country, attracting significant national interest. Gabala, a club with a history of competing in European tournaments, entered the play-off after finishing 11th in the recently concluded Premier League season, while Mingachevir earned their spot in the match by securing second place in the I League.