Cəbrayıl FK 2–3 Baku Sportinq FK – Azerbaijan First Division Thriller

In a pulsating encounter at the Azerbaijan First Division on May 7, 2026, Baku Sportinq FK staged a dramatic comeback to edge past Cəbrayıl FK 3–2. The match, played under the lights with a 20:00 kickoff, swung back and forth before the visitors secured all three points with a late winner.

Match Overview

Cəbrayıl FK started brightly and took an early lead through a well-worked move that caught the Baku Sportinq defence off guard. The home side doubled their advantage midway through the first half, leaving the visitors staring at a heavy defeat. However, Baku Sportinq responded just before the interval, pulling one back to make it 2–1 at half-time.

Second Half Revival

The momentum shifted decisively after the restart. Baku Sportinq equalised early in the second half with a clinical finish from a set piece. As the game opened up, both sides created chances, but it was the away team who found the decisive goal in the 78th minute, capitalising on a defensive error to complete the turnaround.

Key Performers

• Baku Sportinq’s No. 10 – Orchestrated the comeback with a goal and an assist, constantly threatening the home defence.
• Cəbrayıl FK’s forward line – Despite the loss, their early double showed promise and tested the visitors’ resilience.

Standings Impact

The victory keeps Baku Sportinq FK in contention for a top-half finish in the Azerbaijan First Division, while Cəbrayıl FK remain in the lower half but showed they can compete with stronger sides on their day.