Sabah beats Slavia Prague for first Champions League league-phase win

Azerbaijan’s Sabah defeated Slavia Prague 2–0 in Baku on October 13, earning the club’s first victory in the main stage of the Champions League.

The first half ended goalless. Kaheem Parris opened the scoring in the 49th minute, recording Sabah’s first goal at this stage of the competition. Joy-Lance Mickels completed the scoring in the 88th minute.

Slavia’s official match centre confirmed both goals and the final result. The game was played in the second round of the league phase.

Sabah had lost its opening match 4–0 to Manchester United. The home win against Slavia brought its first points in the main stage.

On October 20, Sabah is scheduled to host Borussia Dortmund. Slavia will visit Fenerbahce on the same day.