Redon Xhixha helped Qarabağ come from behind and clinch a 1-1 draw with Raków Częstochowa in the return leg of their UEFA Champions League 2nd qualifying round tie at Bakı Olimpiya Stadionu on Wednesday - the result securing a place in the 3rd Qualifying Round for the visitors on aggregate (4-3).
Xhixha netted for Qarabağ after 60 minutes. The striker combined with Elvin Jafarguliyev.
Fran Tudor was on target for the visitors.
Tudor gave Raków Częstochowa the lead after 51 minutes. The midfielder finished after combining with striker Marcin Cebula. However, Qarabağ responded well and the Xhixha leveller came nine minutes later.
Highlights
WHAT IT MEANS:
Raków Częstochowa are through to the 3rd Qualifying Round on aggregate (4-3), while Qarabağ face a transfer to the Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round.
IN THE GOALS:
With zero goal, Tudor and Xhixha rank joint first in the early scoring charts for the 2023/2024 Champions League season.
INJURY CONCERN:
No players were removed due to injury.
VAR IN ACTION:
No calls were overturned as a result of VAR.