Joe Willock and Harvey Barnes combined well for Newcastle in the 7th minute, with Willock threading through a pass to Barnes whose shot forced a corner. The hosts responded quickly, working the ball effectively on the left side before Joni Montiel's effort was blocked, resulting in a corner for Qarabag.
The match kicked off at 5.45pm GMT at the Baku Olympic Stadium, with both teams showing early attacking intent in this crucial Champions League playoff encounter.