Match report

Azerbaijan 0–0 Estonia: A Tactical Draw in UEFA Nations League

Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
0–0
FT
Estonia
Estonia
Nov 16, 2024

Azerbaijan and Estonia clashed in a tightly contested match that ended in a goalless draw in their UEFA Nations League encounter. Both teams demonstrated impressive defensive strategies and struggled to break through each other's defenses. Key substitutions and yellow cards marked the game, but no team could secure the victory.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Azerbaijan 0–0 Estonia
  • • Rahil Mammadov substituted for Azerbaijan in the 5th minute
  • • M. Paskotši, H. Anier, and R. R. Shein received yellow cards for Estonia
  • • O. Kokcu and E. Çəfərquliyev received yellow cards for Azerbaijan
  • • Multiple substitutions occurred in the second half, with notable ones including A. Tamm and M. Miller for Estonia

Lineups

Azerbaijan

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 R. Cəfərov (G)
  • 21 A. Hüseynov (D)
  • 13 R. Məmmədov (D)
  • 15 B. Hüseynov (D)
  • 3 E. Cəfərquliyev (D)
  • 7 C. Diniyev (M)
  • 20 A. Isaev (M)
  • 17 T. Bayramov (M)
  • 6 O. Kökçü (M)
  • 11 R. Şeydayev (M)
  • 22 M. Qurbanlı (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 B. Mustafazadə
  • 9 N. Axundzadə
  • 19 X. Nəcəfov
  • 2 A. Seydiyev
  • 16 S. Abdullazadə
  • 10 M. Ahmadzada
  • 1 N. Mehbalıyev
  • 12 A. Bayramov
  • 18 C. Nurıyev
  • 14 Z. Əliyev
  • 5 A. Krivotsyuk
  • 8 İ. İbrahimli

Estonia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 K. Hein (G)
  • 13 M. Paskotši (D)
  • 16 J. Tamm (D)
  • 18 K. Mets (D)
  • 4 M. Schjønning-Larsen (D)
  • 11 K. Palumets (M)
  • 20 M. Poom (M)
  • 17 M. Miller (M)
  • 5 R. Shein (M)
  • 23 V. Sinyavskiy (M)
  • 8 H. Anier (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 A. Tamm
  • 9 I. Yakovlev
  • 21 M. Vetkal
  • 2 M. Soomets
  • 1 M. Igonen
  • 7 R. Saarma
  • 14 P. Kristal
  • 19 M. Lilander
  • 3 J. Saliste
  • 22 K. Vallner
  • 6 R. Peetson
  • 10 S. Zenjov

Timeline

  1. Azerbaijan
    5' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rahil Mammadov · On: B. Mustafazada
  2. Estonia
    39' Estonia Card · Yellow Card
    M. Paskotši

    Foul

  3. Estonia
    50' Estonia Card · Yellow Card
    H. Anier

    Foul

  4. Estonia
    57' Estonia Card · Yellow Card
    R. R. Shein

    Foul

  5. Azerbaijan
    63' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow Card
    O. Kokcu

    Foul

  6. Estonia
    63' Estonia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Anier · On: A. Tamm
  7. Estonia
    64' Estonia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Miller · On: I. Yakovlev
  8. Estonia
    68' Estonia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. R. Shein · On: Martin Vetkal
  9. Azerbaijan
    70' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Bayramov · On: Nariman Akhundzade
  10. Azerbaijan
    88' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Kokcu · On: X. Nəcəfov
  11. Estonia
    88' Estonia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Palumets · On: M. Soomets
  12. Azerbaijan
    89' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow Card
    E. Cəfərquliyev

    Foul

  13. Estonia
    90'+2 Estonia Card · Yellow Card
    A. Tamm

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Azerbaijan Estonia
Fouls 7 11
Pass Accuracy 87% 72%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 4
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 597 262
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 3 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 70% 30%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 520 188
Shots Inside Box 7 3
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 8 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Early substitution by Azerbaijan with Rahil Mammadov entering the field in the 5th minute set the tone for tactical adjustments.
  • ▸ Estonia's accumulation of yellow cards from the 39th minute onward, with M. Paskotši, H. Anier, and R. R. Shein all penalized, limited their attacking options and influenced team dynamics.
  • ▸ Azerbaijan's strategic substitutions, including Nariman Akhundzade and X. Nəcəfov, in the 70th and 88th minutes, aimed to break Estonia's defensive line but ultimately fell short.