Football / Soccer

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It's half time and Armenia (Araz) scored a beautiful free kick just from the outside of the 18 yard line, when the Bulgarian player fouled him got a strait red card for being the last man. So Bulgaria is one man short for the second half. The Armenian keeper (Berezovski) stopped a clear goal chance few minutes before our goal and our side has a slight edge in this game so far let's hope they keep it up with the one man advantage.

 

Armenia 1 : 0 Bulgaria

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Armenia 2 : 1 Bulgaria

 

The game is over, Bulgarians came hard in the second half and created few good chances for goal. They scored a carbon copy of Armenia's goal to level the game. But lucky for us they lost another player after the second yellow, this gave them more determination and fought very hard. We had our share of the chances for goal but it didn't happen until the dying minutes of the game when Yuri Movsisyan scored and gave us the victory. With all honesty credit goes to the Bulgarian players they could have won this game short handed if they could have converted some of their chances, never the less we won and keep the very slim chance.

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Turkey expresses gratitude to Armenia

October 12, 2013


The Turkish press has thanked Armenia for its national football
squad's 2-1 defeat of Bulgaria in Friday's 2014 World Cup qualifier
penultimate group match.

Due to this defeat, Bulgaria remain second in Group B, with 13 points,
thus having the worst record from among the current second-place teams
in the nine European groups.

Turkey, on the other hand, are second in Group D, with 16 points.

To note, fifty-three European nations are competing for thirteen spots
to the 2014 World Cup finals. The nine group winners will
automatically book their spot at Brazil 2014, whereas the eight
second-place national squads with the best records will face one
another in a knockout phase for the remaining four spots.

The Armenian national team presented a gift to Turkey, writes CNN Turk
news agency of Turkey, and Aksamdaily of Turkey expresses Armenia
gratitude for it.


NEWS.am Sport

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Mkhitaryan: Let Bulgarians learn how to behave

21:53 AMT, October 11, 2013
By Shushanik Hakobyan


YEREVAN. - Armenia's Henrikh Mkhitaryan said his team did not resort
to provocatios during the qualifier against Bulgaria.

`It may seem that it was an easy victory, but it is not so. It was a
tough victory. The main thing is that the guys were able to complete
their task,' he said after Armenia defeated Bulgaria 2-1 in Yerevan.

`Let Bulgarians see where they came and realize that we have human
qualities unlike them. Let them learn how to behave. The guys wanted
to show the fans that despite our failures in home matches, they are
capable of gaining victory.'

The Armenian midfielder thanked all fans for support, adding that they
are going to Italy in a good mood.

The Armenian national defeated Bulgaria 2-1 in the home qualifying match.


Photo by Arsen Sargsyan/NEWS.am Sport
http://sport.news.am/eng/news/30769/mkhitaryan-let-bulgarians-learn-how-to-behave.html

[Yervant1]

Armenia in Brazil? Not one miracle but five

by Emil Sanamyan
Published: Friday October 11, 2013


Movsisyan beats the Bulgarians. Photolure

Armenia with Baba Vanga prophesy in background . ArmFootball.com

Washington - Armenia's national football team finally delivered on its
home field, beating Bulgaria 2-1 in an intense match played in Yerevan
on October 11 and thus maintained a slim chance of qualification for
the 2014 World Cup to be played in Brazil.

Like two years ago in its Euro 2012 campaign, Armenia's qualification
chances hinge on a win in its final match played away - but this time
instead of Ireland it will be Italy, currently ranked fourth in the
world and third in Europe. That match be played next Tuesday, October
14 in Naples.

If that was not a steep enough mountain to conquer, Armenia would also
need its Group competitors to lose points: unless Denmark doesn't draw
or lose to Malta, and the Bulgarians and the Czechs don't draw among
themselves, Armenia will be left out of the second spot, with Italy
already guaranteed the first.

But even taking the second spot will not be enough. Of the nine second
spot finishers only eight best group performers will be going into
playoffs. Here Armenia's qualification would depend on both Turkey's
failure to beat the Netherlands and Romania's failure to beast Estonia
or, alternatively, on Croatia losing to Scotland.

And then there are the playoffs, where Armenia would have to contend
with teams such as Croatia (no. 10 in the world), Portugal (no. 11),
Greece (no. 12), Bosnia (no. 18) or, if Armenians get really lucky,
Sweden (no. 22).

So, as things stand, on its way to Brazil, Armenia will need not one
but five full miracles.

Revenge in Yerevan

Armenia would not be facing such long odds had it enjoyed greater
stability in play and a longer bench of quality substitutes.

The home losses to Malta (0-1) and Denmark (0-1) were particularly
costly and they both came in the absence of forward Yura Movsisyan -
for the first half in the Malta match and over yellow card
disqualification vs. Denmark. When Movsisyan played Armenia dominated
Denmark 0-4 in an way match last June and snatched a last-minute 1-2
victory from the Czechs last September.

But the first sign of a troubled campaign came already a year ago
after the 0-1 away loss to Bulgaria. In that match Armenia also lost
two players to red cards and one to a long-term injury in what
Armenians universally considered a "dirty" performance by the hosts
bent on stifling Armenia's offensive prowess by all means possible.
The pitch antiques came after an unusual performance at the airport,
where the Armenian team was met by a scantily clad model handing out
candy.

When it came time for the Bulgarian team to arrive in Yerevan, it was
met at the airport by angry taunts from Armenian fans. At the stadium,
a huge banner unfurled by fans announced that "Justice will be
restored in Yerevan." To make sure prophesy would hit home, the banner
carried a likeness of the late celebrity Bulgarian fortune teller Baba
Vanga. The trick appears to have worked.

Just before the half, a fine play by Aras Ozbilis got one of the
Bulgarian players red-carded and the Istanbul-born midfielder then
beautifully converted a free kick. Man down, Bulgaria equalized from a
free kick it took at one-hour mark, but then lost a second player to
another red card some minutes later. On 87th minute Henrikh
Mkhitaryan's pass found Movsisyan, who beat Bulgarian defense and
threw Armenia fans into wild jubilation.


http://www.reporter.am/go/article/2013-10-11-armenia-in-brazil-not-one-miracle-but-five

[MosJan]

Italy vs. Armenia, 2014 World Cup qualifying

 

1:1

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2:1

[MosJan]

[Yervant1]

It's half time

 

Armenia is playing pretty good so far!

Both goals came as a result of mistakes, very entertaining game to say the least. If this team stays healthy and add few other good players with the right coaching could produce much better results in the future.

[Yervant1]

2:1

Movses it's 1 : 1

[MosJan]

che kartses sxal er. 1:1

[MosJan]

Yervand jan jisht es . sxal info

[Yervant1]

It's 1 : 1

[MosJan]

http://espnfc.com/uk/en/gamecast/334798/gamecast.html?ex_cid=espnapi_internal&soccernet=true

[Yervant1]

Armenia 2 : 1 Italy

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It's 2 ; 2

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The game is over, 2 :2

 

The future is bright if they continue this way.

[MosJan]

• • Yura Movsisyan 5'
• • Henrik Mkhitaryan 70'

 

• Alessandro Florenzi 24' •
• Mario Balotelli 76

[man]

http://youtu.be/q0WwQJKXu5s

October 15, 2013 Armenia 2, Italy 2

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ARMENIA EXPECTED TO BE 38TH IN NEW FIFA RANKING

After a victory over Bulgaria and a draw with Italy, Armenia is
expected to rank 38th in new FIFA ranking that will be issued on
Thursday.

Top ten includes Spain, Germany, Argentina, Belgium, Colombia, Uruguay,
Switzerland, The Netherlands, Italy and England.

http://sport.news.am/eng/news/30988/armenia-expected-to-be-38th-in-new-fifa-ranking.html

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Slowly but surely the Armenian talent is being noticed.

 

SEVERAL GERMAN CLUBS INTERESTED IN ARMENIAN FORWARD YURA MOVSISYAN

http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/10/21/several-german-clubs-interested-in-armenian-forward-yura-movsisyan/
13:20 21.10.2013

Several German clubs are interested in Armenian forward of Spartak
Moscow Yura Movsisyan,chemponat.com reports.

The Germans are closely following Movsisyan's matches with Spartak
and the Armenian national team.

Yura Movsisyan, who was Russia's best goal-scorer in the last season,
scored the winner in yesterday's match with Anzhi in the 13th round
of the Russian Premier League.

The forward helped the Armenian national team play a draw with Italy
and scored the opener in the 5thminute of the match.

 

 

[man]

Henrikh Mkhitaryan set Borussia Dortmund on the road to victory over Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League, Oct.22. 2013

 

Henrikh: I collected Lewandowski's short pass. Then I noticed I had lots of space on the edge of the box. I controlled the ball and had a pop at goal. (Shown in following video):
http://youtu.be/mja4TZUONH0

bundesliga.com: Mr Mkhitaryan, what did you make of the win in London?

Mkhitaryan: It was a really tough and important game for us. Playing away against such a strong side wasn't easy, but we dug in as a team and delivered a great performance. Of course, the result is really good for us.

bundesliga.com: Describe your opening goal...

Mkhitaryan: I collected Lewandowski's short pass. Then I noticed I had lots of space on the edge of the box. I controlled the ball and had a pop at goal.

bundesliga.com: It was your first Champions League goal for BVB. It must feel twice as good.

[Yervant1]

ARMENIAN NATIONAL REACHES RECORD, 34TH RANK IN FIFA RATING

YEREVAN, November 28. /ARKA/. Armenia's national football team, with
its 716 points, went four notches up and came 34th in the current
FIFA ranking.

This is the record high for the Armenian national, whose best
achievement before it was the 38th rank in the October 2013 rating.

November's top ten teams are following: 1. Spain - 1507 points,
2. Germany - 1318, 3. Argentina - 1251, 4. Columbia - 1200, 5. Portugal
- 1172, 6. Uruguay - 1132, 7. Italy - 1120, 8. Switzerland -1113,
9. The Netherlands - 1106, 10. Brazil - 1102

This year's last FIFA rating will be released on December
19. -----0----

- See more at:
http://arka.am/en/news/sport/armenian_national_reaches_record_34th_rank_in_fifa_rating/#sthash.nNhMhaPd.dpuf

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FIFA: 2013 HAS BEEN AN EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR ARMENIA

http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/12/19/fifa-2013-has-been-an-extremely-successful-year-for-armenia/
15:32 19.12.2013

Armenia, FIFA, Football

Armenia ranks 35th in FIFA's December ranking released today. Spain
tops the list followed by Germany and Argentina.

World and European champions Spain top the final ranking of the year
for the sixth time in a row, securing themselves once again the title
of Team of the Year. The highest climbers of 2013, thanks to nine
wins, two draws and only one defeat, are Ukraine, who have collected
no fewer than 312 points since December 2012, moving up 29 places to
18th and gaining the title of Mover of the Year for the first time.

"It has also been an extremely successful year for Armenia (35th,
up 259 points since December 2012) and the USA (14th, up 237 points
since December 2012)," FIFA said in a press release.

Armenia climbed record high last month, reaching 34th in the ranking.

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URUGUAYAN COACH GREGORIO PEREZ MIGHT HEAD THE ARMENIAN NATIONAL TEAM

http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/12/19/uruguayan-coach-gregorio-perez-might-head-the-armenian-national-team/
13:21 19.12.2013

The former coach of Peñarol, Gregorio Perez, analyzes an offer to head
the Armenian national football team, unoticias.com.uy reports. The
main task is to prepare the team for EURO 2016.

If the transfer is confirmed, Gregorio Perez will have Jose Enrique
De los Santos and Daniel Curbelo his assistants.

Gregorio Perez met Wednesday in Buenos Aires with representatives
of the Armenian Football Federation, Argentinean Armenian journalist
Walter Safarian said.