AZERBAIJAN BEATS FINLAND 1:0
Azerbaijan national team secured a narrow 1:0 over Finland in a European championship qualifier on March 28 at the Tofig Bahramov stadium.Senior coach Shahin Diniyev’s side was stronger in this match as compared with the previous one with Poland.
Azerbaijan national team 
could have scored in the first half. Finland kept up pressure in the second half. However, Emin Imamaliyev netted the only goal in the 81st minute.
could have scored in the first half. Finland kept up pressure in the second half. However, Emin Imamaliyev netted the only goal in the 81st minute. Thus, Azerbaijan national team gained its first victory in the qualifying group stage for the 2008 European championship.
To date, Azerbaijan has taken on Finland four times in the world and European qualifiers. Two 2:1 wins in Baku and two 3:0 wins in Finland were sealed by the Finnish team.
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