Neftçi secures Premier League win while reserve side suffers defeat

In the opening round of the Misli Premier League, Neftçi defeated Sumqayıt 3-1. Following the match, Neftçi head coach Yuri Vernidub expressed satisfaction with the victory and the team's performance, despite noting that the team should not have conceded a goal. Vernidub highlighted the tactical adjustments made by Sumqayıt and mentioned that while the team created many opportunities, they failed to capitalize on all of them.

In the reserve league, Neftçi-2 suffered a 0-1 defeat against Sumqayıt-2. Neftçi-2 head coach Rəşad Abdullayev stated that while he was pleased with the team's play and their ability to maintain pressure, he was disappointed by the result. He noted that the team missed numerous chances to lead significantly before halftime and conceded a late penalty due to a lapse in concentration.