Earlier today Armenia entered a rather empty stadium to play a transitioning Greek side with a lack of enthusiasm. Armenia had just come off the back of an unbelievable 3-0 performance at home to Lichtenstein. Most football fans would say “so what? who cares? Lichtenstein is terrible.” Well people also have that same opinion with Armenia. For Armenians winning is kinda a big deal. We … Continue reading EURO 2020 QUALIFIERS – False Optimism?
Yesterday, Armenia was handed a terrible 2-0 loss to Latvia, yes, Latvia. As a fan I was disappointed, as an Armenian I was disappointed, but as a person who knows the potential of each player on the national teams squad, I was shocked. The scoreline did not accurately depict how the game was played, to the contrary Armenia actually dominated the entire game creating chance … Continue reading EURO 2016 QUALIFIERS
Bernard Challandes has released his very reformed 19 man roster for the upcoming friendlies against Iraq, Algeria and Germany. Judging from the list of names and positions occupied, our new manager has correctly found the root of our problem and is addressing it fairly well. On the Defensive end, our national team has been far too weak, with Karlen Mkrtchyan not being able to play … Continue reading Big Changes To Come
A positive change of form has plagued our national team players recently: Today Artur Sarkisov scored the winning goal for Volga over FK Rostov in the Russian Premiere League. It has been a few months since he last scored so it is a good change since his position change to the right midfield. Yura Movsisyan scored once again for Spartak, but this time in a … Continue reading Armenian Players Shining Abroad
For any fan of the Armenian National Team that watched Tuesday’s Champions League match between Dortmund and Real Madrid would have felt their hearts sink at the full time whistle because of a glorious chance missed by Mkhitaryan in both halves. Mkhitaryan is an amazing player, it is a shame that he always becomes the scapegoat for the Dortmund troubles. His confidence is at an … Continue reading Mkhitaryan
Yura Movsisyan and Aras Ozbiliz are still unable to find their rhythm and the back of the net since the recent restart of the Russian Premier League. Although Ozbiliz, who has been scouted along with Italian teammate Boccetti by Manchester United, has been playing exceptionally well but the lack of conversion from his team means that the statistics don’t actually fairly reflect his work ethic. … Continue reading Spartak and Dortmund Round Up
In this past week we saw the National Team drop 11 spots in the latest FIFA Rankings seeing our boys drop from 30th spot to the 41st due to the loss at Russia. Edgar Manucharyan came on late to score twice Ural in his teams 2-1 victory against Terek Grozny this past weekend while Artur Sarkisov scored late for FC Volga in his side’s 1-3 … Continue reading Quick Round Up
Judging from the decision to have Sarkisov and Marcos in the starting XI was a gamble by Vardan Minasyan, having such an attack minded line up showed the weaknesses in the Armenian defense and Midfield, the exclusion of Ozbiliz was widely felt throughout the game and was overall a game to forget for the national team.Lineups Igor Akinfeev Aleksandr Samedov 75′ Alexander Kokorin 21′63′ Andrey … Continue reading Armenia 0 – 2 Russia: Post Game
Tomorrow will be the first match of 2014 for the national team versus Russia. The 23 man squad has been announced for tomorrows match and is as follows: Goalkeepers Roman Berezovsky Dinamo Moscow, Russia Gevorg Kasparov, FC Mika Arsen Beglaryan, FC Gandzasar Defenders Robert Arzumanyan, FC Aktobe, Kazakhstan Hrayr Mkoyan, FC Shirak Varazdat Haroyan, FC Pyunik Taron Voskanyan, FC Pyunik Kamo Hovhannisyan, FC Pyunik Hovhannes … Continue reading Armenia vs Russia, Squad & Preview
Arguably the most important asset our national team possesses are the attackers; Yura Movsisyan (Spartak Moscow), Henrikh Mkhirtaryan (Borussia Dortmund) and Aras Ozbiliz (Spartak Moscow). Each player possesses a trait that is undeniably of utmost importance to the national team. When combined the strike force on a good day can easily put 3 or 4 goals past any team but on a bad day will … Continue reading Our Strike Force
Armenian Soccer Talk by HyelandersFC 