“Neftçi” played first match of “Match TV Cup” during summer preparation in St.Petersburg. “White-blacks” played against “Zenit” at “Gazprom Arena”. Matheus Saldanha scored penalty goal in 39th minute. After first half, rivals scored 3 goals and got victory. Gustavo Mantuan (49th min.), Claudinho (70th min.) and Zelimkhan Bakaev (80th min.) scored.

It should be noted that “Neftçi” played another 2 matches in “Match TV Cup”. Flagman will play against “Crvena Zvezda” on July 8 at 20:30 Baku time and “Fenerbahçe” on July 15 at 15:00 Baku time. Both matches will be played at “Smena Stadium”.

After tournament, “Neftçi” will play against “Spartak Moscow” on July 18 at “Otkritiye Bank Arena” in Moscow. Our team will come back to Baku on July 19.