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"After the first round, the 12 teams can be divided into 4 groups."
These words were said by the former head coach of the Azerbaijan national team, Shahin Diniyev.
The experienced specialist evaluated the first round of the Misli Premier League:
"First of all, it is necessary to mention "Qarabag". The Aghdam representative is undoubtedly playing for the championship and is confidently moving forward on this path. The second group consists of teams fighting for a place in the European Cups. This list includes "Araz-Nakhchivan", "Zira", "Sabah" and "Neftchi". Maybe "Sumgayit" can be added there too. Those belonging to the third group are the middle-level ones. They have almost no claims. They will neither leave the elite nor dream of European Cups. These are "Shamakhi" and "Imishli". And finally, the fourth group, where the outsiders are located. These are "Gabala", "Karvan-Yevlakh" and "Kapaz". At the beginning of the season, "Imishli" was seen among the outsiders. On the contrary, they became a mediocre team. Also, "Turan Tovuz" taking the leading position was perhaps more than we expected. These two teams were able to surprise the football community with their performance," he said in a statement to sport24.az.
It should be noted that the "Sabah" - "Qarabag" match was postponed in the first round.
