Rufat Abdullazade’s Kiryat Shmona loses to Bnei Sakhnin

Kiryat Shmona, featuring Azerbaijan national team midfielder Rufat Abdullazade, hosted Bnei Sakhnin in the eighth round of the Israeli Premier League. The visitors won 1-0.

The only goal came in the 40th minute, scored by Sana Gomes from a pass by Matthew Anim Cudjoe.

Abdullazade started the match. The Azerbaijan international, who wears No. 21, was replaced by Shay Sabah in the 56th minute.

Despite having more possession, the hosts could not avoid defeat. Kiryat Shmona had 60% of the ball, while both teams recorded 12 shots at goal.

Kiryat Shmona remain on three points and sit 13th in the standings.