Half of 8 clubs competing in Premier League lose chance for championship

Sumgait, Zira and Keshlea teams struggling in the Azerbaijani Premier League have lost their chances in the 8th round.

Report informs that it was clear after the XX tour matches. All three clubs have no chance for the gold medal even if they win all of their remaining matches. Following 20 rounds, Sumgayit has 16 points, while Zira and Keshla have 19 points for each. The current leader Neftchi has 44 points.

Sabah, the debutant of the Premier League, has faced the same fate. However, the team led by head coach Elshad Akhmadov still has theoretical chances. The capital city club must win all the remaining games for the championship, and hope that Sabail and Gabala will not reach 45 points, as well as expect Neftchi and Qarabag wil be defeated in all their matches till the last - XXVIII round.

In order to gain the championship crown, Sabah has to upset Qarabag with 3 and more points in the away match within the XXIV tour . Later, Aghdam's representative must defeat Neftchi in the last round.

Notably, 8 clubs are competing in the Premier League.