The Azerbaijani side Makes A Historic Moment with Sensational Triumph Against Benfica
A team representing Azerbaijan had never won in the UEFA’s elite competition prior to Qarabag's stunning result against Benfica.
Qarabag delivered a remarkable fightback at Benfica to establish history and emerge as the pioneering Azerbaijani club to win a Champions League group stage fixture.
After securing qualification for the continent’s top club tournament for the first time in eight years, the team managed by Gurbanov found themselves confronted with a two-goal disadvantage after just 16 minutes due to goals from Barrenechea and Vangelis Pavlidis.
The Azerbaijan champions reduced the deficit on the half-hour mark through a superb Andrade finish before colleague Borges struck the base of the post.
Just moments after the interval, Qarabag shut up the home stadium with the equalizing goal. Jankovic’s incisive pass found Duran and he brilliantly found the back of the net on his maiden European outing.
Substitute Kashchuk got the historic match-winner late from time, picking the ball up with his back to goal before converting superbly on the turn.
The team and coaching staff fell to the ground in elation at the conclusion after a win that will be remembered in UCL folklore, with their previous campaign ending with two draws and defeats.
Next on the agenda for Qarabag is a home tie with FC Copenhagen, while Benfica make the journey to Chelsea.
Associated Subjects
- European Football
- UEFA Champions League
- Football
