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Azerbaijani female handball players reach semi-final of Baku 2017

Baku, May 11, AZERTAC

Azerbaijan booked a ticket for the semi-finals as they defeated Turkey 27-22 in Thursday's action at the Islamic Solidarity Games women's handball tournament in Baku.

Azerbaijan also beat Cameroon 28-26 and Uzbekistan 47-21 in the group games.

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