Azerbaijani Premier League outfit AZAL are still battling to avoid the drop with only five rounds before the end of this season.<br /><br />On Sunday, they could only manage a 1 - 1 draw against Khazar Lankaran, with in - form Nigerian attacking midfielder William Oluremi John scoring the equalizer in the 34th minute.<br /><br />&ldquo;It was a great team goal....We played some great football especially in the first half. We were a bit unfortunate not to get our second goal.<br /><br />&ldquo;But our defense held strong to prevent us conceding any more goals. A good team performance,&rdquo; William John said to <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b><br /><br />In their next fixture, AZAL will face Oke Akpoveta&rsquo;s Revan, who are all but doomed for relegation despite an amazing run in the Cup.<br /><br />&ldquo;We are improving and we will be going out to win our next game as we return home next Sunday, &rdquo;he added.<br /><br />The former USA Under 20 international has notched up 8 goals in 30 appearances this term.<br />