Azerbaijan beat Malta 2-0 to claim first win in UEFA EURO 2016 qualifying group

Baku, March 28,

AZERTAC

Azerbaijan have picked up their first points in UEFA EURO 2016 qualifying Group H thanks to a 2-0 home win over Malta.

Cavid Huseynov's first competitive goal set Azerbaijan on their way to first group win early in the 4th minute.

Substitute Dmitri Nazarov confirmed his team`s victory with a stylish late strike in the 92nd minute.

Azerbaijan now rank fifth with three points.

Croatia and Italy, both with 10 points, share the leadership of the group.