Sabah secured its first Champions League victory against Slavia Prague
Competing in the Champions League for the first time in its history, Azerbaijani representative Sabah defeated Czech side Slavia Prague 2-0.
Hosting Czech representative Slavia Prague in the second matchday of the UEFA Champions League, Azerbaijani team Sabah left the pitch with a 2-0 victory.
The First Goal of the Match
As the first half of the match came to a close, the home team managed to take the lead right at the beginning of the second period.
Following an attack developing from the left wing, Parris struck the ball firmly on the volley inside the penalty arc, sending the leather sphere into the back of the net.
The Goal That Extended the Lead
As the match entered its final minutes, a major defensive error occurred by the visiting team.
In the 88th minute, Joy-Lance Mickels capitalized on a mistake by goalkeeper Markovic in the midfield, sending the ball into the empty net to determine the score.
Upcoming Match Schedule
Following this result, the Azerbaijani representative achieved its first victory in the tournament and will host Borussia Dortmund next week.
Slavia Prague, on the other hand, will be the guest of Fenerbahçe in Kadıköy on October 20.