The first match of the Azerbaijan Cup semifinal stage has taken place, with Zira securing a decisive away victory.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that in the opening game of the day, Turan Tovuz faced Zira. The match, held at the Mehdi Huseynzade Stadium in Sumgait, ended in a 2:0 victory for the Baku club, providing them with a comfortable lead for the second leg.
In the other semifinal fixture, the current cup holders, Sabah, are set to visit Garabagh. The match at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium is scheduled to kick off at 20:00. The return matches for the semifinal stage are slated to be held on April 21-22, which will determine the finalists of the prestigious national tournament.
The Azerbaijan Cup is one of the most significant domestic football competitions in Azerbaijan, providing the winner with a direct path to European club competitions. Historically dominated by clubs like Garabagh and Neftchi, the tournament has recently seen increased competitiveness from regional teams and rising Baku-based clubs like Zira and Sabah, reflecting the overall development of football infrastructure and investment in the country.
