"The first round is over. Looking at the tournament table, we see that there is a tense struggle in the first 'six'."
These words were said by Arif Asadov, who works as an instructor at UEFA coaching courses held in Baku.
The experienced expert commented on the completed first round of the Misli Premier League:
"The point difference between the teams is very small. Those in the second 'six' - 'Gabala', 'Karvan-Yevlakh' and 'Kapaz' will fight among themselves to stay in the Premier League. It is a bit surprising that 'Neftchi' is in the middle of the tournament table after the first round. Since the point difference is not very large, the 'white-blacks' can reach the leaders in the second round. For this, Samir Abasov's team must score maximum points in the second round. In the first round, 'Neftchi' was remembered for losing unexpected points in some matches. There is a tense struggle for qualification for the European Cups. This will also be evident in the next two rounds," he said in a statement to sport24.az.
Note that one match of the first round - Sabah" - "Qarabag match has been postponed.