The third round of the Azerbaijan Premier League has officially commenced.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the opening match featured Gabala hosting Shamakhi on their home turf.
The highly anticipated encounter concluded in a goalless draw, with neither side managing to break the deadlock throughout the regulation time.
In other action today, Shafa is set to face Imishli at the SOCAR Polymer Arena. The remaining matches of the third round are scheduled to take place on August 30-31, as teams continue their campaigns in the national championship.
The Azerbaijan Premier League serves as the top tier of professional football in the country, attracting significant attention from local fans and sports analysts. The league plays a crucial role in developing domestic talent and determining Azerbaijan's representatives in international club competitions, such as the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Conference League qualifiers.