OMM Newsroom
Sabah FC has secured a decisive 2-0 victory against Karvan-Yevlax in the final match of the 29th round of the Azerbaijan Premier League. The win allows the Baku-based team, nicknamed the "Owls," to solidify its position at the top of the standings with a total of 72 points.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the match concluded with the home side taking all three points, further widening the gap between them and their title rivals. Currently, Sabah holds a significant lead over its closest follower, Garabagh, which sits in second place with 59 points. In contrast, the Yevlax-based club remains at the bottom of the 12-team table, occupying the 12th position with only 14 points.
The 29th round of the national championship featured several other notable matchups across Azerbaijan. Turan Tovuz played out a 1-1 draw against Zira at the Tovuz City Stadium. Earlier in the round, Sumgait defeated Imishli 2-0, Shamakhi beat Kapaz 2-0, and Garabagh secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Neftchi. The encounter between Gabala and Araz-Naxchivan ended in a 1-1 draw. The Azerbaijan Premier League serves as the primary football competition in the country, with the top teams earning the right to represent Azerbaijan in prestigious UEFA club tournaments.
