Luxol were in brilliant form in the first half, taking the lead on the 10th minute through a Hrvoje Penava header as he anticipated goalkeeper Rovshan Huseynli. A minute later, Panu Autio doubled the score as he placed the ball inside the empty net when served by Celino Alves. However just before half-time, Maikinho reduced the score for Araz Naxçivan.
However in the final ninety seconds, Maikinho scored his fifth goal to put the Azerbaijan side for the first time ahead and Bolinha sealed the issue with a sixth goal.
Luxol play the third and final match against Mostar on Saturday. Mostar lost 5-2 to Araz but defeated Deva 3-2 on Thursday.
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