Azerbaijan minifootball team reaches World Cup quarterfinals in Baku

The Azerbaijan national minifootball team has advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup, currently taking place in Baku.

According to Report, the team, led by head coach Elshad Guliyev, faced reigning world champions Romania in the Round of 16.

The match ended 1-1 in regular time, pushing the outcome to a dramatic penalty shootout.
Azerbaijan held their nerve from the spot, edging Romania 2-1 in the shootout to secure their place in the next stage of the tournament.

Next up, Azerbaijan will face England in the quarterfinals.

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