"Neftchi" Played Its 60th Match in International Competitions

Yesterday, "Neftchi" played its landmark 60th international match, facing Saudi Arabia’s "Al-Nassr" in the AFC Champions League Elite. Although the match ended in a 3–1 defeat, this fixture holds a special place in the history of our club on the international stage.

"Neftchi’s" 60 international matches have taken place across five different tournaments: 16 in the AFC Cup, 2 in the Asian Cup Winners' Cup, 17 in the Asian Club Championship, 23 in the AFC Champions League, and 2 in the AFC Champions League Elite.

International Match Record

Out of these 60 matches, our team recorded 27 wins, 10 draws, and 23 losses, with an overall goal difference of 104:92.

By Tournament:

• AFC Cup — 16 matches: 7 wins, 5 draws, 4 losses
• Asian Cup Winners' Cup — 2 matches: 1 win, 1 loss
• Asian Club Championship — 17 matches: 9 wins, 4 draws, 4 losses
• AFC Champions League — 23 matches: 9 wins, 1 draw, 13 losses
• AFC Champions League Elite — 2 matches: 1 win, 1 loss

Two Head Coaches across 60 International Matches

The club’s international journey has been guided by two head coaches. A total of 58 matches were played under Yuri Vazgenovich Sarkisyan, while 2 matches were led by Islombek Ismoilov.

Under the leadership of Yuri Sarkisyan, "Neftchi" competed in numerous international fixtures, shaping pivotal chapters in the club's history. Meanwhile, Islombek Ismoilov is writing the next chapter, guiding the team in such a prestigious tournament as the AFC Champions League Elite