Zira FK edged past newly-promoted Shamakhi FK with a 2-1 home win in the Azerbaijan Premier League on September 19, 2025. The match at the Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium saw the hosts recover from a potential setback to claim all three points. Zira started brightly and opened the scoring midway through the first half, but Shamakhi showed resilience to find an equalizer just before the break. The second half was a tense affair, with Zira eventually finding the winner in the 70th minute through a determined team move. Shamakhi pushed for a second equalizer in the closing stages, but Zira managed the game professionally to see out the victory. This result provided Zira with a solid foundation for their campaign, while Shamakhi's spirited performance offered positives despite the defeat.