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Sabah FK advances to Champions League league phase

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Sabah FK has secured a historic first qualification for the UEFA Champions League league phase after defeating Israel’s Hapoel Beer Sheva in the play-off round. After losing the first leg 1-2 in Bucharest, the Azerbaijani champions overturned the deficit with a 5-2 victory in the second leg, resulting in a 6-4 aggregate win. Following this achievement, Sabah FK is scheduled to face Manchester United at Old Trafford. For manager Valdas Dambrauskas, the fixture represents a full circle in his career, as he previously worked with Manchester United soccer schools. Dambrauskas’ path to the Champions League is noted for a unique origin story: in 2002, he won approximately £725 on the Lithuanian version of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’, using the funds to move to London to pursue coaching education. In ~~domestic competition, Sabah recently secured a 3-1 victory against Imishli in the Misli Premier League. Following the match, Dambrauskas announced a one-week break~~ preparation for their Champions League home fixtures at the ~~squad to recover from~~ Baku Olympic Stadium, the ~~international break. The~~ club ~~is now preparing for a series of high-stakes fixtures, including~~ has introduced a ~~match against Neftchi on October 9 and~~ unified ticketing system. Fans can purchase a ~~Champions League encounter~~ single pass for four home games against Slavia ~~Prague on October 13. Dambrauskas has emphasized the necessity for the~~ Prague, Borussia, Barcelona, and Napoli, with prices ranging from 35 to 285 manat. The club stated this model aims to ~~maintain its rhythm~~ provide convenience and prevent a black market, ensuring local fans are not priced out by international visitors. However, concerns have emerged regarding potential exploitation. Reports on social media suggest individuals may attempt to ~~establish itself~~ sell multi-match tickets as ~~a major force.~~ separate entries to increase profits, or sell single tickets to multiple people, potentially causing confusion at stadium entrances.

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