The third round of the Misli Premier League begins today, marking another stage in the ongoing national football championship.
According to the "Operative Information Center-OMM", two matches are scheduled for the first day of the round.
The opening match features Gabala hosting Shamakhi, with kickoff set for 18:00. The hosts, currently sitting in 11th place after losses in their previous two encounters, will be looking to secure their first points of the season. The visitors, Shamakhi, currently hold 7th place with one point.
The second match of the day will see Imishli travel to face Shafa at 20:15. The regional representative currently sits in 8th place with one point, while the capital-based club holds 6th place with three points.
Misli Premier League
Round 1, Matchday 3
August 29
18:00. Gabala vs. Shamakhi
Referees: Nijat Ismayilli, Rahman Imami, Shirmamed Mamedov, Ruslan Guliyev.
VAR: Elvin Bayramov.
AVAR: Rahil Ramazanov.
Referee Inspector: Ramil Diniyev.
AFFA Representative: Ilham Aliyev.
Venue: Gabala City Stadium
20:15. Shafa vs. Imishli
Referees: Tural Gurbanov, Asiman Azizli, Jamil Guliyev, Islam Mammadov.
VAR: Javid Jalilov.
AVAR: Karim Zeynalov.
Referee Inspector: Jeyhun Hashimov.
AFFA Representative: Anar Shikhaliyev.
Venue: SOCAR Polymer Arena
The Misli Premier League serves as the top tier of the Azerbaijani football league system, determining the country's representatives for UEFA club competitions. The remaining matches of the third round are scheduled to take place on August 30 and 31.
