{"id":25672,"date":"2025-11-24T07:13:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T07:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kick442.com\/?p=25672"},"modified":"2025-11-24T07:13:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T07:13:44","slug":"aboubakar-scores-early-but-neftci-slip-to-mil-mugan-as-pressure-mounts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kick442.com\/fr\/aboubakar-scores-early-but-neftci-slip-to-mil-mugan-as-pressure-mounts\/","title":{"rendered":"Aboubakar Scores Early but Neft\u00e7i Slip to Mil-Mu\u011fan as Pressure Mounts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>By Angu Lesley Ngwa Akonwi<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Football Writer,kick442.com-Cameroon<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Neft\u00e7i Baku\u2019s struggles in the Azerbaijan Premier League deepened on Saturday as they fell 3\u20132 at home to Mil-Mu\u011fan, despite an early goal from Cameroon captain Vincent Aboubakar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The defeat leaves Neft\u00e7i 8th on the league table, a worrying position for a club with title ambitions, and now nine points adrift of leaders Qarabag after 16 match days.<\/p>\n<p><em>A Dream Start That Quickly Faded<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The home crowd barely settled in when Aboubakar gave Neft\u00e7i the perfect start.<br \/>\nThe striker stepped up with trademark confidence to convert an 11th-minute penalty, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way and briefly lifting the Baku giants.<\/p>\n<p>But Mil-Mu\u011fan responded immediately.<br \/>\nJust two minutes later, Ezequiel Morgan punished slack defending to level the match, applying calm finishing inside the box as Neft\u00e7i\u2019s backline hesitated.<\/p>\n<p>The match swung back and forth, with both sides trading spells of momentum, but Neft\u00e7i never fully recovered from the sudden equaliser.<\/p>\n<p><em>Goals Flow, Control Doesn\u2019t<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Elvin Makhmudov restored Neft\u00e7i\u2019s advantage on 60 minutes, finishing off a flowing move that momentarily rekindled belief in the home supporters.<\/p>\n<p>However, that hope vanished within four minutes.<br \/>\nDiogo Vasques Rollo pounced on defensive confusion to make it 2\u20132, before E. Banguera struck an 87th-minute winner, silencing the stadium and sealing a dramatic turnaround for Mil-Mu\u011fan.<\/p>\n<p>For all their possession, Neft\u00e7i lacked the composure and organisation needed to see out the match \u2014 a theme that has troubled them throughout the season.<\/p>\n<p><em>Aboubakar Shines, But the Team Falters<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Vincent Aboubakar remained one of Neft\u00e7i\u2019s most threatening players on the pitch.<br \/>\nHis movement, strength, and ability to create danger between the lines kept Mil-Mu\u011fan\u2019s defenders busy, yet he could not rescue the side from another costly collapse.<\/p>\n<p>His early penalty reinforced his importance and sharpness, especially for Cameroon ahead of a pivotal international year. But the lack of support around him continues to limit Neft\u00e7i\u2019s attacking efficiency.<\/p>\n<p><em>A Gap That Is Growing<\/em><\/p>\n<p>With the loss, Neft\u00e7i\u2019s climb toward the top grows steeper.They now sit 8th, and the nine-point gap to Qarabag \u2014 consistent and ruthless this season \u2014 places additional pressure on the team\u2019s technical staff and senior players.<\/p>\n<p>Neft\u00e7i must rediscover rhythm quickly if they hope to re-enter the title conversation.<br \/>\nFor now, their captain has delivered the goals \u2014 but the collective response remains desperately needed. A long road lies ahead.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Copyright\u00a92025 kick442.com-Cameroon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>All rights reserved. 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