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AFFA Coaches Committee Chairman Vagif Sadigov said the first round of the Misli Premier League had been interesting and competitive.
“Looking at the standings, we see that several teams are competing for top places. This is increasing interest in the Premier League,” Sadigov said.
Alongside title contenders Neftchi, Sabah and Qarabag, he singled out Turan Tovuz’s performance. The Tovuz side has made its ambitions clear and joined the competition, Sadigov said. He welcomed Neftchi’s return to the position it held years ago, stressing that the participation of established clubs in the title race is important for the development of Azerbaijani football.
Sadigov said it was possible to be satisfied with the first-round results, but a long road remained. The specialist noted that changes to squad lineups during the winter break and the teams’ level of preparation would affect the competition in the next rounds, adding that he expected the upcoming matches to be more intense and interesting.
After the first round, Neftchi lead the standings with 24 points. Sabah and Turan Tovuz share second and third place with 21 points, while Qarabag are fourth with 19.
