Zira FK defeated Sabah, 0x1, on Sunday, in a game relating to matchweek 12. Coming into the contest, Murad Musaev's team came from a win, and Rashad Sadygov's team came from two draws. Rustam Akhmedzade was decisive with 1 goal.
Shortly before the interval, Emmanuel Apeh saw a red card after receiving his second yellow The first-half ended with a goalless draw.
In the 90th minute, Rustam Akhmedzade scored Zira FK's only goal of the game.
After the result Zira FK are 1st in the table, with 24 points, while Sabah sit 8th place, with 13 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Rashad Sadygov's team will play at home against FK Qabala, while Murad Musaev's team will play away against Turan.