Azerbaijan champions Sabah suffered a painful defeat against Manchester United after a huge missed chance. United took the lead through an early goal by Matheus Cunha. Just before halftime, Sabah had a great chance to score. Kaheem Parris sent a high cross to the back post, where Joy-Lance Mickels was completely unmarked. The 32-year-old striker only had to put the ball in the net from close range, but he rushed his header and sent it wide. It was a big mistake that cost his team the game. This was Sabah’s first time playing in the Champions League, and they will deeply regret this moment. If Mickels had scored, the match could have ended very differently. Instead, Manchester United took the win, leaving the newcomers to wonder what might have been.

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