Shamakhi FK produced a ruthless away performance to beat Hypers Guba 5-1 in their Azerbaijan Cup tie on 28 October 2026, turning a potentially awkward cup trip into one of the most emphatic scorelines of the round.

Played under the lights at Guba City Stadium, the match was shaped by Shamakhi’s intensity out of possession and their ability to turn transitions into clear chances. Hypers Guba briefly threatened a comeback when they pulled a goal back before half-time, but the visitors restored control early in the second half and pulled away late on to secure a comfortable place in the next stage of the competition.

Match overview

Shamakhi FK started with purpose and pinned Hypers Guba deep inside their own half. The away side’s high pressing forced a series of hurried clearances, and the early pressure told when Elvin Mammadov opened the scoring inside the first six minutes. Shamakhi doubled their advantage midway through the first half when Kamran Aliyev finished calmly after a quick move down the right.

Hypers Guba responded well in patches. The home side’s best spell came late in the first half, and it was rewarded when Rauf Huseynov reduced the deficit with a well-taken finish. That goal gave the Guba supporters brief hope of a comeback, but Shamakhi’s response after the interval was decisive. Aliyev added his second shortly after the restart, and further goals from Murad Qurbanov and Tural Bayramov completed a convincing 5-1 victory.

Key moments

• 6' — 0-1: Elvin Mammadov capitalised on a loose ball in the box and gave Shamakhi an early lead.
• 19' — 0-2: Kamran Aliyev doubled the advantage with a low finish after a swift counter-attack.
• 38' — 1-2: Rauf Huseynov pulled one back for Hypers Guba, lifting the home crowd.
• 52' — 1-3: Aliyev struck again early in the second half to re-establish Shamakhi’s two-goal cushion.
• 71' — 1-4: Substitute Murad Qurbanov added a fourth with a composed finish inside the area.
• 85' — 1-5: Tural Bayramov converted a late penalty to complete the scoring.

Tactical story

Shamakhi FK set up in a flexible 4-2-3-1 and used their wide players aggressively, stretching Hypers Guba’s back line and creating space between the full-backs and centre-backs. Their midfield duo controlled the second balls, which allowed Shamakhi to sustain attacks and prevent Hypers from building rhythm through the middle.

Hypers Guba, by contrast, defended in a deep 5-4-1 block and looked to hit on the break. The approach worked briefly, especially during the spell that produced Huseynov’s goal, but the home side struggled to maintain possession under pressure. Once Shamakhi scored the third goal shortly after half-time, the match opened up and the visitors’ superior quality in the final third became decisive.

Standout players

Kamran Aliyev was the clear attacking focal point for Shamakhi FK, scoring twice and constantly threatening with his movement behind the defence. Elvin Mammadov set the tone with the early opener and linked play well between midfield and attack, while Tural Bayramov capped a strong all-round display with the late penalty.

For Hypers Guba, Rauf Huseynov was the bright spot, taking his goal well and working tirelessly against a dominant opponent. The home goalkeeper also made several saves that kept the scoreline from becoming even heavier.

What the result means

The 5-1 win sends Shamakhi FK into the next stage of the Azerbaijan Cup with confidence and momentum. For Hypers Guba, the focus now shifts to recovering quickly and addressing the defensive issues exposed by Shamakhi’s pressing and movement. The final scoreline will be remembered as a harsh cup lesson, but also as a clear demonstration of Shamakhi FK’s attacking quality on the road.