Azerbaijan vs Tajikistan

Azerbaijan saw off Tajikistan 1-0 in Baku, a tight friendly that stayed goalless through a cagey first half before the hosts finally found the breakthrough. It was enough to preserve their unbeaten record against the visitors, who remain without a win in the fixture.

Azerbaijan's goal came in the second half after a sustained spell of pressure, as they gradually wore down a well-organised Tajikistan backline. There were no red cards or penalties, and no further goals despite Tajikistan pushing men forward in the closing stages chasing an equalizer that never arrived.

The win keeps Azerbaijan's good momentum going after their 2-1 victory over San Marino, giving the hosts back-to-back positive results heading into their next window. For Tajikistan, coming off a 1-1 draw with India, it's a familiar story against this opponent, another narrow defeat that leaves their long search for a first win over Azerbaijan still unresolved.