Neftchi have become the first soccer club in Azerbaijan's history to qualify for the group stage of the UEFA Europa League after securing a stunning 3-1 away win over Cypriot APOEL Nicosia in the second game of a two-legged qualifying encounter.
Neftchi's goals came from Javid Imamverdiyev (22), Julius Woobay (30), and Flavinho (60).
The first game, which took place between the teams in the Azerbaijani capital Baku, ended in a 1-1 draw.