Match report
Azerbaijan 1–1 Ukraine: Draw in World Cup Qualification Europe
Azerbaijan
1–1
FT
Ukraine
Sep 9, 2025
In a thrilling World Cup Qualification Europe match, Azerbaijan held off Ukraine to secure a 1–1 draw. The match saw a cancelled penalty for Ukraine's Vanat early on, followed by a goal from G. Sudakov. Azerbaijan's Mahmudov equalized with a penalty in the second half, ensuring a hard-fought draw.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Azerbaijan 1–1 Ukraine
- • G. Sudakov scored for Ukraine at 51 minutes
- • E. Mahmudov equalized for Azerbaijan from the penalty spot at 72 minutes
- • Vanat's penalty was cancelled by VAR at 5 minutes
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams
Lineups
Azerbaijan
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 S. Mahammadaliyev (G)
- 21 Q. Aliyev (D)
- 14 E. Badalov (D)
- 4 B. Mustafazada (D)
- 5 A. Krivotsyuk (D)
- 3 E. Cafarquliyev (D)
- 10 M. Emreli (M)
- 8 E. Mahmudov
- 15 A. Khaybulaev (M)
- 19 R. Ahmadzada (M)
- 9 R. Dadashov (F)
Substitutes
- 12 A. Bayramov
- 23 R. Cafarov
- 2 R. Dashdamirov
- 6 S. Abdullazada
- 7 A. Nuriyev
- 11 O. Kokcu
- 13 A. Huseynov
- 16 C. Nuriyev
- 17 T. Bayramov
- 18 C. Huseynov
- 20 I. Ibrahimli
- 22 M. Qurbanly
Ukraine
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 12 A. Trubin (G)
- 2 Y. Konoplya (D)
- 13 I. Zabarnyi (D)
- 22 M. Matviienko (D)
- 17 O. Zinchenko (D)
- 19 A. Bondarenko (M)
- 6 I. Kaliuzhnyi (M)
- 14 O. Ocheretko (M)
- 20 O. Zubkov (F)
- 7 V. Vanat (F)
- 8 G. Sudakov (F)
Substitutes
- 1 G. Bushchan
- 23 D. Riznyk
- 3 T. Mykhavko
- 4 O. Svatok
- 5 V. Bondar
- 10 M. Shaparenko
- 11 A. Dovbyk
- 15 B. Mykhaylichenko
- 16 N. Voloshyn
- 18 Y. Yarmolyuk
- 21 O. Nazarenko
Timeline
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5' Ukraine Var · Penalty cancelledV. Vanat
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42' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow CardR. Dadaşov
Foul
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51' Ukraine Goal · Normal GoalG. Sudakov · Assist: O. Zubkov
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53' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Əhmədzadə · On: T. Bayramov
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57' Ukraine Card · Yellow CardIvan Kalyuzhnyi
Foul
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61' Ukraine subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Vanat · On: A. Dovbyk
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61' Ukraine subst · Substitution 2Off: Ivan Kalyuzhnyi · On: Y. Yarmolyuk
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66' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Dadaşov · On: A. Nuriyev
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66' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Emreli · On: M. Qurbanly
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67' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 4Off: Q. Alıyev · On: A. Huseynov
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70' Azerbaijan Var · Penalty confirmedT. Bayramov
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71' Ukraine Card · Yellow CardO. Zinchenko
Handball
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72' Azerbaijan Goal · PenaltyE. Mahmudov
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75' Ukraine subst · Substitution 3Off: Oleg Ocheretko · On: M. Shaparenko
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75' Ukraine subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Bondarenko · On: N. Voloshyn
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78' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Khaybulaev · On: S. Abdullazadə
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84' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow CardE. Mahmudov
Foul
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84' Ukraine subst · Substitution 5Off: O. Zinchenko · On: B. Mykhailichenko
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90'+3 Ukraine Card · Yellow CardM. Shaparenko
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Azerbaijan | Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 68% | 85% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 4 | 16 |
| Corners | 1 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 200 | 558 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 5 |
| xG | 0.98 | 0.94 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 3 |
| Possession | 26% | 74% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 136 | 472 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Ukraine's early penalty was cancelled, affecting their momentum and confidence
- ▸ Azerbaijan capitalized on a penalty opportunity to equalize at 72 minutes, which stabilized the match and ensured the draw