FC Qarabag make history by qualifying for UEFA Europa League knockout round play-offs

Baku, December 15, AZERTAC

FC Qarabag have made history by becoming the first team from Azerbaijan to reach the UEFA Europa League knockout round play-offs after beating Sweden’s BK Häcken 2-1 in Baku.

Despite facing the challenge of playing with 10 men after Marko Vesovic received a red card in the 56th minute, the Azerbaijani club scored twice in the first half.

Leandro Andrade (1’) and Yassine Benzia (45’+4) scored for the Aghdam Horses.

FC Qarabag finished second in Group H behind winner Bayer Leverkusen.