BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 4. The Azerbaijan
national football team defeated Lithuania in the third-round match
of Group D2 of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League.
The match at Palms Sports Arena in Baku ended 1-0 in favor of
the hosts.
The only goal was scored in the 25th minute. Abdullah
Haibullayev found the back of the net to put the national team
ahead.
In the 51st minute, Haibullayev received a second yellow card
and could have been sent off. However, after VAR intervention, the
referee reviewed the decision and overturned the dismissal.
The score remained unchanged in the second half, and Azerbaijan
secured its first victory in the current Nations League campaign,
taking its tally to five points and moving into first place.
Lithuania dropped to second with four points. Liechtenstein are
third with one point.
It should be recalled that the teams drew 1-1 in their previous
match in Lithuania. Azerbaijan will play its next match in the
tournament away against Liechtenstein on November 13.
