Matches of the first round are underway in the Misli Premier League.

Offsideplus.az reports that in the opening game of the day, Neftchi defeated Sumgait 3–1 away from home.

Breno Almeida scored a brace for the Black-and-Whites, with Lubomir Tupta adding the other goal. 19-year-old Nadir Orujov scored Sumqayit's sole goal.

In the final fixture of the day, Zira hosted Shafa.

The Eagles secured a 2–0 victory over the league debutants.

Eren Aydin and Issa Djibrilla were on the scoresheet for Rashad Sadygov's side.

The round will conclude tomorrow with the matchup between Qarabag and Shamakhy.