"Neftçi" and "Qarabağ" clubs issued a joint statement before tomorrow's match in the XXIX round of the Misli Premier League.
Modern.az reports that in the statement, both clubs appealed to the fans, calling on them to comply with the rules.
"On April 26 and 30, the attention of the Azerbaijani football community will be directed to "Palms Sports Arena". With a 4-day interval, "Neftçi" and "Qarabağ" teams will face each other twice within the framework of the Misli Premier League games. Ticket sales for these games, eagerly awaited by football fans, continue. Fans show great interest in the matches, and it is expected that the stands will be full in both matches. The struggle of the country's two most titled clubs has always been in the center of attention of the public, mass media and football fans. There is no doubt that the upcoming two games will cause the same interest. During the approximately 35-year rivalry of the eternal rivals, fans have witnessed numerous brilliant games, beautiful goals, and uncompromising struggle on the field. These matches also promise us exciting moments, unique emotions and a real football show. As always, the teams will fight to the end to win again. As "Neftçi" and "Qarabağ", we call on our fans to be calm, to show respect to the opposing team and fans, to the participants of the game, and to support their favorite teams to the end within the framework of high culture and fair play principles. Let's not forget that football, in addition to being the spiritual food of millions of people, is just a game. In a game where one of the two teams on the field leaves that field with joy and the other with sadness, what happens on the field should remain on the field. What suits each of us is not to exceed ethical boundaries, to show high professionalism and respect for opponents in Azerbaijan's most anticipated match. Both clubs express their confidence that the game will be held in a friendly atmosphere, in conditions of intense sports struggle, and invite fans to the stadium".
It should be noted that the match between the teams will start tomorrow at "Palms Sports Arena" at 19:00.
