Round 21 of the Misli Premier League has officially got underway.

According to Offsideplus.az, the opening match saw Turan Tovuz face off against Zira. In a crucial clash between two sides fighting for European qualification, Turan Tovuz emerged victorious.

The Tovuz-based side secured the win with two first-half goals, defeating their opponents 2–0. Filip Ozobic and Jorge Silva found the back of the net to hand Kurban Berdyev’s men all three points. With this victory, Turan Tovuz leapfrogs Zira to claim 3rd place in the league standings.

Meanwhile, the match in Sumgayit ended in a goalless draw between Sumgayit and Gabala (0–0).

The visitors had a golden opportunity to take the lead in the 34th minute, but Adriel Ba Loua failed to convert from the penalty spot. This marks the third time this season that Gabala players have missed a penalty.

Turan Tovuz 2 – 0 Zira

Scorers: Filip Ozobic, Jorge Silva

Sumgayit 0 – 0 Gabala

Note: Adriel Ba Loua (Gabala) missed a penalty (34')