Shafa Baku FK
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Shafa Baku FK (Azerbaijani: Şəfa Futbol Klubu), was an Azerbaijani football club from Baku. They were founded in 1998, and were promoted to the Top League the same year. In 2001 the club won the Azerbaijan Cup, beating Neftchi Baku 2–1 in the final. During the 2001–02 season they played their home games in Buzovna and finished in second place during the regular season. However, they finished bottom of the "Championship ground" round.
Full name | Shafa Football Club |
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Nickname(s) | Snakes |
Founded | 1998 |
Stadium | ASK Arena |
Capacity | 8.000 |
Chairman | Cavid Nazarov |
League | Second League of Azerbaijan |
The club withdrew from the Top League during the winter break of the 2004–05 season due to financial problems. Their remaining games were awarded to the opposition as 3–0 wins, and the club finished bottom of the table.