Artem Bandikyan started for CSKA and helped beat Pari NN

CSKA Moscow and Armenia U21 defender Artem Bandikyan made a surprise appearance in the starting lineup against Pari NN. The Armenian player was called up urgently to replace Moisés, who was injured during the warm-up, and took the position of right-back.

The match ended with a 2–0 victory for CSKA, with Ivan Oblyakov and Sergey Kislyak scoring the goals.

Bandikyan played 58 minutes and showed a solid defensive performance:

• Shots: 1
• Accurate passes: 14 (82%)
• Long passes: 2/2
• Ball losses: 4
• Tackles: 1
• Interceptions: 1
• Duels won: 2/3
• SofaScore rating: 6.9

Pari NN player Valery Tsarukyan remained on the bench and did not appear on the field.

It is worth noting that recently Armenia national team head coach Yeghishe Melikyan personally spoke with Bandikyan. The defender is expected to receive a call-up for the upcoming matches against Hungary and Portugal.