Grant-Leon Ranos makes first start for Eintracht Braunschweig: how the Armenia national team forward performed

Armenia national team forward Grant-Leon Ranos made his first start for Eintracht Braunschweig. Prior to this, the 22-year-old footballer had appeared four times only as a substitute.

It happened in the 25th round of the 2. Bundesliga against Paderborn. The Armenian forward started the match from the first minutes and played as a right winger.

However, Ranos spent only the first half on the pitch. After the break, the coaching staff substituted him, bringing on Robin Heusser, and it was he who soon scored the first goal — the midfielder found the net in the 52nd minute.

Despite the substitution, Ranos’ spell can be considered positive. He did not receive the ball often, but he actively helped the team defensively and was useful in build-up play, making two key passes. At the end of the first half, the Armenian footballer made an excellent run and set up a teammate in a shooting position, but the chance was not converted.

In the second half, Eintracht Braunschweig failed to hold on to their advantage and the match ended 1–1. From the 67th minute the team played with ten men after Patrick Nkoa was sent off, and Paderborn equalized in the 99th minute.

Grant-Leon Ranos match statistics

• Minutes played: 45
• Key passes: 2
• Accurate passes: 5/8 (63%)
• Possession lost: 9
• Successful dribbles: 4
• Tackles: 2
• Interceptions: 1
• Clearances: 3
• Ball recoveries: 1
• Duels: 2/2
• SofaScore rating: 7.0

Eintracht Braunschweig will play their next match on March 14 against Fortuna Düsseldorf.

Today, Armenia national team defender Styopa Mkrtchyan also played for Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga.