The

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2017-18 season wa Zira's third

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season, and fourth season in their history. It is their first full season with

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as manager, during which they finished the season in fourth place, qualifying for the

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for the second year in a row. Zira were also knocked out of the

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by Neftchi Baku at the Quarterfinal stage whilst also reaching the Second qualifying round of the

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before defeat by

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Squad

Transfers

In

Out

Loans in

Released

Trial

Friendlies

Competitions

Overview

Premier League

Results summary

Results

League table

Azerbaijan Cup

UEFA Europa League

Qualifying rounds

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

, - , colspan="14", ''Players who left Zira during the season:''

Goal scorers

Disciplinary record

References

Notes

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