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23/03/2047, Baku National Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan, Live on National TV
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Azerbaijan Vs Finland

Azerbaijan play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: Y Gasanzade (GK) , M Hasain (CB) , F Memedli (CB) , Q Guseynov (RB) , Y Guseinov (LB) , F Tahmazov (CDM) , M Tahirov (CAM) , T Aliyev (RM) , T Ashraf (LM) , A Mirjavadov (ST) , Z Wali (ST) And the subs are: Z Akbari (CB) , E Aghakhanov (CB) , S Shariff (CM) , H Azizov (CM) , M Gadjarov (ST)

Finland play in a 3-4-3 Att formation, and line up with: J Tuomioja (GK) , P Kiviluoto (CB) , B Kytolehto (CB) , V Murto (CB) , E Ahtisaari (CM) , J Rantanen (CM) , A Ahokas (CM) , V Utriainen (CAM) , J Toivonen (RW) , K Lassila (LW) , A Halvoni (ST) And the subs are: I Lakso (CB) , T Huusko (CB) , T Ijas (CM) , T Toivenen (CM) , A Yrjanainen (ST)

Welcome to Baku National Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan where Azerbaijan will face Finland.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 49581.

1' - Azerbaijan kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

10' - Ville Utriainen successfully tackles Majid Hasain and takes the ball.  Finland attempt to counter.  Ville Utriainen attempts to beat Farahim Memedli using his skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

11' - Ville Utriainen spots a run from Jouni Rantanen.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Jouni Rantanen is able to take the ball.  Jouni Rantanen fires a shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

14' - Yalchin Gasanzade chips a long ball to Farahim Memedli.  Farahim Memedli plays a short pass to Allahverdi Mirjavadov.  Allahverdi Mirjavadov crosses the ball and finds Firdovsi Tahmazov.  Firdovsi Tahmazov heads the ball hoping to beat the keeper...but the shot sails over the bar!

20' - Tariq Ashraf hits the ball long to Farahim Memedli.  Farahim Memedli sees Firdovsi Tahmazov making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Firdovsi Tahmazov runs on to the ball.  Firdovsi Tahmazov attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but Jussi Tuomioja performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

25' - Farahim Memedli passes to Allahverdi Mirjavadov.  Allahverdi Mirjavadov spots a run from Zakir Wali.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Zakir Wali takes the ball.  Zakir Wali takes a shot towards goal...and Zakir Wali scores!  That's a tremendous goal from the Azerbaijan player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

26' - Finland kick the ball off for the restart.  

30' - Pyry Kiviluoto plays the ball to August Ahokas.  August Ahokas passes to Elmer Ahtisaari.  Elmer Ahtisaari plays a long pass to Jouni Rantanen.  Jouni Rantanen crosses the ball into the box, but opposing player Firdovsi Tahmazov takes possession.  

32' - Firdovsi Tahmazov finds Maqsud Tahirov with a long pass.  Maqsud Tahirov attempts to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is offtarget!

35' - Jussi Tuomioja spots a run from Kari Lassila.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Kari Lassila is able to control the ball.  Kari Lassila tries to cutback and is able to find Elmer Ahtisaari.  Elmer Ahtisaari attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but Yalchin Gasanzade stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Kari Lassila is first to the ball...Kari Lassila attempts a shot towards goal...and its in! It's an excellent goal from Kari Lassila for Finland!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

35' - Azerbaijan kick the ball off for the restart.  

38' - Yashar Guseinov slides the ball to Maqsud Tahirov.  Maqsud Tahirov passes the ball to Farahim Memedli.  Farahim Memedli chips a long ball to Majid Hasain.  Majid Hasain sees Maqsud Tahirov making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Finland kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

50' - Elmer Ahtisaari spots a run from Aatos Halvoni.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Aatos Halvoni takes the ball.  Aatos Halvoni hits a shot, aiming for the top of the net...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Farahim Memedli is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

51' - Allahverdi Mirjavadov uses his pace to beat Jouni Rantanen.  

52' - Allahverdi Mirjavadov sees a run from Firdovsi Tahmazov.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Firdovsi Tahmazov takes the ball.  Firdovsi Tahmazov tries to cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Benjam Kytolehto tackles Zakir Wali and takes possession.  

53' - Benjam Kytolehto sees Juhani Toivonen making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Juhani Toivonen runs on to the ball.  Juhani Toivonen looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Farahim Memedli is going to be taken off.  Zahid Akbari is brought on from the bench.  

59' - Yalchin Gasanzade passes to Maqsud Tahirov.  Aatos Halvoni dispossesses Maqsud Tahirov and takes possession.  Aatos Halvoni sees Juhani Toivonen making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

69' - Ville Utriainen hits the ball long to Elmer Ahtisaari.  Elmer Ahtisaari plays a short pass to Aatos Halvoni.  Zahid Akbari successfully tackles Aatos Halvoni and takes the ball.  Elmer Ahtisaari dispossesses Zahid Akbari and takes the ball.  Elmer Ahtisaari passes to Ville Utriainen.  Ville Utriainen finds Vaino Murto with a long pass.  Vaino Murto sees a run from Elmer Ahtisaari.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Elmer Ahtisaari takes the ball.  Elmer Ahtisaari shoots towards goal...and Elmer Ahtisaari scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Finland player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

70' - Azerbaijan kick the ball off for the restart.  

73' - Aatos Halvoni uses his pace to beat Majid Hasain, but is illegally impeded.    The referee pulls out the yellow card to book Majid Hasain.  That will be a freekick for Finland.  

75' - August Ahokas plays a short pass to Aatos Halvoni.  Aatos Halvoni spots a run from Kari Lassila.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Kari Lassila is able to take the ball.  Kari Lassila hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...and Kari Lassila scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Finland player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

76' - Azerbaijan kick the ball off for the restart.  

79' - Elmer Ahtisaari finds Aatos Halvoni with a long ball.  Aatos Halvoni spots a run from Kari Lassila.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

83' - Firdovsi Tahmazov passes to Yashar Guseinov.  Yashar Guseinov slides the ball to Maqsud Tahirov.  Maqsud Tahirov spots a run from Zakir Wali.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Zakir Wali takes the ball.  Zakir Wali looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

83' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Tariq Ashraf will come off.  Hazi Azizov is brought on from the bench.  

83' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like August Ahokas is going to be taken off.  Tiitus Toivenen is brought on from the bench.  

85' - Jussi Tuomioja passes the ball to Jouni Rantanen.  Jouni Rantanen sees a run from Ville Utriainen.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Ville Utriainen has strayed offside!  

88' - Firdovsi Tahmazov finds Majid Hasain with a long ball.  Majid Hasain curves the ball into the box, finding Firdovsi Tahmazov.  Firdovsi Tahmazov heads the ball towards the top corner...but the keeper manages to tip the shot over the crossbar!  That will be a corner for  Azerbaijan.  Yashar Guseinov will take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, finding Telman Aliyev.  Telman Aliyev powers a header hoping to beat Jussi Tuomioja...but the shot goes wide!

89' - Jussi Tuomioja sees a run from Juhani Toivonen.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  



The match has ended Azerbaijan 1 - 3 Finland.