Baku: FC Qarabag today faced a challenging match against Bulgaria's CSKA Sofia in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League II qualifying round, Apasport reports. The Azerbaijani team, coached by Gurban Gurbanov, entered the match with hopes of advancing in the tournament. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the match, which kicked off at 10:00 p.m. Baku time, remained tightly contested throughout regulation and extra time, with neither team able to open the scoring. As a result, the outcome was decided by a penalty shootout. In a tense finish, the home team, CSKA Sofia, emerged victorious, scoring 5-4 in penalties. Despite the loss, FC Qarabag will continue its European campaign in the UEFA Conference League, seeking to make an impact in the continental competition. The result marks a significant moment for CSKA Sofia, who will advance further in the Europa League II tournament.