Pupo scores for Karabakh


Written by Olivia Swen
Monday, 18 February 2008

Liberian youth international Isaac Pupo on Saturday helped his club secure an important league draw.

Pupo was instrumental in FK Karabakh come back draw against Simurg Zaqatala in Azerbaijan’s premier league.

The stylish Pupo came on as a second half substitute and set up the equalizer for Karabakh in the 68th minute.

According to Karabakh’s website, Pupo played a square pass for teammate Dzhavadov who wasted not time but to place the ball beyond the reach of the opposing goalkeeper.

Pupo turned hero in the 83rd minute when he outran three defenders of Simurg Zaqatala and drove a low shot to the delight of the Karabakh fans and officials.

The goal was the Liberian midfielder first of the season.

Nasibov and Sayadov were the scorers for Simurg.

The draw keeps Karabakh at the 8th place on the league table