The clubs "Qarabağ" and "Neftçi" have issued a joint statement.
Medianews.az reports that the statement concerns the two consecutive matches these teams will play in the Misli Premier League.
In the statement, the representatives of Ağdam and the capital club invited their fans to remain calm and not to cross ethical boundaries during these matches:
"On April 26 and 30, the attention of Azerbaijan’s football community will be focused on the "Palms Sports Arena". Within 4 days, in the framework of the Misli Premier League games, the teams "Qarabağ" and "Neftçi" will meet twice face to face.
Ticket sales for these eagerly awaited matches by football fans continue. Fans show great interest in the matches, and it is expected that the stands will be completely full at both meetings.
The rivalry of the country’s two most decorated clubs has always been the focus of public, mass media, and football fans. There is no doubt that the upcoming two games will also cause the same interest.
Throughout the rivalry of the eternal rivals lasting approximately 35 years, fans have witnessed many brilliant games, beautiful goals, and relentless struggle on the field. These upcoming matches promise us exciting moments, unique emotions, and a real football show.
As always, the teams will fight until the end to win again. As "Qarabağ" and "Neftçi", we call on our fans to remain calm, show respect to the opposing team, fans, and match participants, and to support their favorite teams within the framework of high culture and fair play principles until the end.
Let us not forget that football is not only the spiritual food of millions of people but also just a game. In a game where one of the two teams on the field leaves the arena with joy and the other with sadness, what happens on the field must remain on the field. What befits each of us is not to cross ethical boundaries, to show high professionalism and respect to opponents at Azerbaijan’s most eagerly awaited match.
Both clubs express confidence that the game will take place in a friendly atmosphere and in a tense sports struggle and invite fans to the stadium.
Let Azerbaijani football win!" //Bakıvaxtı.az