Simal FK Edge Past Qaradag Lokbatan 2-1 in Azerbaijan First Division

Simal FK secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Qaradag Lokbatan in the Azerbaijan First Division on May 27, 2026. The home side had to dig deep to overcome a stubborn visitor and claim all three points at their stadium.

The match started evenly, with both teams trying to establish dominance. Simal FK took the lead in the 23rd minute through a well-placed shot from the edge of the box after a neat one-two combination. Qaradag Lokbatan responded with increased pressure and equalised just before the break when a free-kick was turned home from a goalmouth scramble.

The second half was a tense affair, with few clear chances. The decisive moment came in the 68th minute when Simal FK’s winger cut inside and unleashed a curling effort that beat the goalkeeper at his near post. Qaradag Lokbatan threw men forward in the closing stages but could not find an equaliser. The win lifts Simal FK up the standings, while Qaradag will be left to rue missed opportunities in a closely fought contest.