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Armenian National Team

Armenia is far from out in the UEFA Nations League, and this is why.

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.

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Armenia vs Estonia Preview: UEFA Nations League Round 4

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

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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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Ararat, Europa League

War, Politics and Football

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

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Insane Comeback In The UEFA Europa League! Ararat Armenia 4-3 Fola Esch

All the pressure was on David Campaña and his Ararat Armenia side coming into the UEFA Europa League 2nd Round tie with Fola Esch of Luxembourg. Ararat Armenia had failed to win a match since the new manager took charge, losing in the Armenian Supercup to FC Noah, stumbling in the league with 2 draws and a loss, and finally losing 1-0 to a lackluster … Continue reading Insane Comeback In The UEFA Europa League! Ararat Armenia 4-3 Fola Esch

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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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Karapetian Shines and Wbeymar strikes! Player Ratings | Armenia 2-0 Estonia

Armenia brushes off the defeat to North Macedonia and Bounced back at home versus a very changed Estonia side who were adamant to compete. However, the Armenian firepower was enough to get two goals and walk away with 3 points. Here are my ratings for the match. Match InformationCompetition: UEFA Nations League Matchday: 2Location: Yerevan, Armenia Formation Player Ratings Yurchenko 3.8/5. Yurchenko’s home debut was … Continue reading Karapetian Shines and Wbeymar strikes! Player Ratings | Armenia 2-0 Estonia

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Moneyball. UEFA Champions League Qualifiers! Ararat-Armenia vs Omonia Nicosia FC

With so much attention on Newcastle United and the attempted purchase of the club by Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nahyan from the United Arab Emirates, the topic of money in football is under the microscope. The inflation of the transfer market values of players is no secret, with the record sale of Gareth Bale from Tottenham to Real Madrid in 2013 for $110 Million … Continue reading Moneyball. UEFA Champions League Qualifiers! Ararat-Armenia vs Omonia Nicosia FC

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Armenian Players To Watch In The 2019/20 Season And Beyond

As the new season of football kicks off across Europe, we take a look at a few Armenian players that that have an opportunity to make a name for themselves in both club football and on the international stage! Name: Sargis AdamyanAge: 26Position: Left Wing, Center Forward Club: TSG Hoffenheim (German Bundesliga) Adamyan became the second Armenian to play for a top tier German side … Continue reading Armenian Players To Watch In The 2019/20 Season And Beyond

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