Turan Tovuz has secured a place in European competitions following a 1-0 victory over Karvan-Yevlax in the 31st round of the Misli Premier League. The decisive goal was scored by Ayxan Huseynov in the first minute of first-half stoppage time (45+1') at the Tovuz City Stadium.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the win brings Turan Tovuz to 59 points, cementing their third-place position and guaranteeing a spot in continental football next season. With two rounds remaining, the western club still maintains a mathematical chance to finish in second place. Conversely, the defeat leaves Karvan-Yevlax with 14 points, confirming their official relegation from the Premier League.
The Misli Premier League is the top professional football division in Azerbaijan, where leading clubs compete for the national title and the opportunity to represent the country in UEFA's prestigious tournaments, including the Champions League and the Conference League. Turan Tovuz's successful campaign highlights the increasing competitiveness of regional clubs within the domestic league. Other results from the current round saw Kapaz defeat Sabah (1-0), Sumgait overcome Araz-Naxchivan (2-1), while Gabala held Garabagh to a 1-1 draw, and the match between Imishli and Zira ended in a goalless stalemate.
