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Hours ago, Armenian football club Ararat Armenia departed to Cyprus as they prepare to take on Serbian Side Crvena Zveda (Red Star Belgrade) in the UEFA Europa League playoffs. This match was supposed to be taking place in Yerevan, however, that all changed three days ago when Azerbaijan began to shell the Capital of Artsakh, Stepanakert. With the aid of Turkey, in the form of … Continue reading War, Politics and Football
After what has been an incredibly difficult year for every Armenian, the National Team gave us all something to cheer about. In an extremely hard fought and gritty performance, Joaquin Caparros and his depleted Armenia side were able to overcome Maceodnia 1-0 thanks to a fine finish from fullback Hovhannes Hambardzumyan, assisted by none other than the Prodigy, Vahan Bichakhchyan! As a result, Armenia top … Continue reading Armenia Top Macedonia 1-0 And Make History And Win Promotion In The UEFA Nations League Group B!
After defeating the neighbors to the north in a hard fought 2-1 win on Sunday night, Armenia set up a grandstand final with North Macedonia where a win would not only take Armenia to the top of Group C2 but include promotion to Division B and a chance at the FIFA World Cup Playoffs. Armenia come into this match with a thin squad and only three … Continue reading Armenia vs North Macedonia: The Most Important Match In Armenian Football History | UEFA Nations League
The Armenia National Team went into the penultimate match of the UEFA Nations League with an extremely thin squad, made thinner due to several COVID positive results. Armenia were without Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Khoren Bayramyan, Edgar Babayan, Norberto Briasco Balekian, Aghvan Papikyan, and the two reserve goalkeepers, but were boosted with the news that Sargis Adamyan was back, fit, and in-form. Manager Joaquin Caparros deployed a … Continue reading Player Ratings: Adamyan and Barseghyan Shine In Joaquin Caparros’ Coaching Masterclass | Armenia 2-1 Georgia UEFA Nations League
Armenia travel the very short trip from Yerevan to Tbilisi to face a Georgian side that is very down on their luck. Georgia lost the crucial UEFA Euro 2020 Group D Final to North Macedonia, which saw Goran Pandev and the Macedonians qualify for their first ever major tournament. Georgia will be approaching this Nations League tie in one of two ways: (1) upset and … Continue reading Armenia vs Georgia UEFA Nations League Preview! No Mkhitaryan, No Bayramyan, Time For Bichakhchyan To Shine.
Football Kentron is an English language podcast dedicated to the beautiful game in our beloved Armenia. Football Kentron is hosted by four Armenians from around the world that will come together to discuss the Armenia National Team, Armenian Premier League and Cup, Armenian Players Abroad, and Much More! Please give it a listen and subscribe to the podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-kentron/id1483364219#episodeGuid=e601bb49-c7a8-47ed-a427-534ca101bbf5 Spotify: Continue reading Football Kentron Podcast All About Armenian Football Is Now Live On Apple Podcasts & Spotify!
Joaquin Caparros has named his squad for the crucial match days 5 and 6 that will decide the fate of Group C2 in the UEFA Nations League. With the cancellation of the friendly against Albania, Caparros will again have only training sessions to determine his best possible lineup in an effort to find the balance between a solid defense and attacking creativity. In goal, David … Continue reading Armenia Calls Up Squad for UEFA Nations League Matches Against Georgia and North Macedonia: Mkhitaryan & Adamyan In, No Balekian, Kadimyan Out!
After consecutive lackluster performances against Georgia and Estonia in the UEFA Nations League, Armenia find themselves in the exact same position as the last matchday. Armenia are currently 3rd in Group C2 after 4 matches played. The team is sitting in third place with 5 points from 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss, scoring 6 goals and conceding 5 with a goal difference of … Continue reading Armenia is far from out in the UEFA Nations League, and this is why.
Armenia travel to Tallinn, Estonia for the 4th round of the UEFA Nations League. After drawing against Georgia in the “home” match that took place in Poland, the Armenian side looks carry the momentum and take three points in a match that can see Armenia top the table with a win, and a draw between Georgia and North Maceodnia. The Estonian side are currently bottom of the … Continue reading Armenia vs Estonia Preview: UEFA Nations League Round 4
1. The war in Artsakh effects everything, even sport. The Football Federation of Armenia were forced to move the, what would have been, home match against Georgia to Tychy, Poland, a neutral venue, just days before the match was scheduled to take place. This change resulted in Armenia effectively playing a match away from home, and the lack of a crowd due to COVID-19 restrictions … Continue reading 5 things we learned from Armenia’s 2-2 draw with Georgia
Two weeks into a war with neighbors Azerbaijan because of attacks on Artsakh by a Turkish backed military, the Armenian National Team lands in Poland after UEFA deemed Yerevan unsafe to play a competitive football match. In a similar situation to the Europa League Playoffs, Armenia once again forfeits its home field advantage and must play a competitive match on unfamiliar turf. Armenia come into … Continue reading Preview: Armenia vs Georgia UEFA Nations League
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