ENGLAND BATTLE TO 1-0 WIN OVER AZERBAIJAN
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, FIFA president Josef Blatter, UEFA senior vice-president Senes Erzik and UEFA/FIFA Executive Committee member Michel Platini watched the match.
It was a hard fought one with fouls and yellow cards. Azerbaijani players created several dangers to English defenders but failed to use the chances. England’s skipper Michael Owen, however, scored the only goal from close range with diving header in the 23rd minute reamaning Azerbaijan with its 2 points.
By the way, Tofik Bahramov whose name is borne by Azerbaijan's main stadium, was the legendary referee who led England to win in the 1966 World Cup final game against Western Germany by pointing to center after the disputed goal by Geoff Hurst. This decision was later confirmed by computer study.
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