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5 things we learned from Armenia’s 2-2 draw with Georgia

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

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3 Reasons Why Armenia Defeated Estonia 2-0 In The UEFA Nations League

Armenia final product on Tuesday night was the polar opposite of their away trip to Skopje over the weekend. Joaquin Caparros tinkered with the starting lineup in the hopes of dominating a passive and defensive Estonia side. Armenia broke the deadlock in the first half after many attempts through the reliable Aleksandr Karapetian who volleyed the ball with his left foot. Armenia doubled the lead … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why Armenia Defeated Estonia 2-0 In The UEFA Nations League

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Armenian New Boys Ararat-Armenia on The Verge of History

Wits all the attention in the Armenian media piling on FC Pyunik because of their marquee matchup against Premier League side Wolves (preview tomorrow), Ararat-Armenia have quietly progressed through the qualifiers and look likely to make their mark in Europe just as quickly as they did in the Armenian league. Ararat-Armenia are the first of a wave of new clubs in the Armenian top flight. … Continue reading Armenian New Boys Ararat-Armenia on The Verge of History

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FC Pyunik and Ararat Shine as Armenia Looking to Make its Mark in Europe!

After a very disappointing UEFA Nations League campaign where Armenia was handed its most embarrassing defeat to minnows Gibraltar, Ararat Yerevan, the new boys and reigning champions of the Armenian Premier League, had their chance to get some form of revenge in the form of a Europa League Second Round Qualifier versus Lincoln Red Imps of Gibraltar. Ararat Yerevan took a 2-0 advantage to Gibraltar and had … Continue reading FC Pyunik and Ararat Shine as Armenia Looking to Make its Mark in Europe!

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EURO 2020 QUALIFIERS – False Optimism?

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?

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Armenian Players Shining Abroad

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

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Mkhitaryan

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

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