Ararat-Armenia defeated Alashkert and remains unbeaten
- Author: Vahe Hakobyan
- Sportaran
In a rescheduled Round 2 match of the Armenian Premier League, Ararat-Armenia claimed a hard-fought 2–1 victory over league leaders Alashkert. Manuel Tulipa’s side continues their unbeaten run this season.
The score was opened in the 32nd minute: Araik Eloyan converted a cross from Jirair Shagoyan, scoring his third goal of the season. For Shagoyan, it was already his fifth assist.
In the second half, Ararat-Armenia doubled their lead: in the 56th minute, Portuguese defender Hugo Oliveira found the net after an Eloyan assist. This was Oliveira’s second consecutive goal in the league.
Alashkert’s only goal came from Karen Nalbandyan, who converted a penalty late in the match.
Despite the loss, Alashkert remains at the top of the Armenian Premier League table with 15 points. Ararat-Armenia sits in second with 14 points and a game in hand.