Latvia 0-0 Armenia: Mishiev saves Armenia from defeat in final Nations League match

The Armenian national football team played out a 0-0 draw against Latvia in their final group-stage match of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League. The League C Group 2 Matchday 6 encounter took place on November 15 at Skonto Stadium in Riga.

Yeghishe Melikyan's side enjoyed more possession and attempted to control the game, but Latvia created the more dangerous chances. One of the standout performers was Armenia goalkeeper Aleksandr Mishiev, who repeatedly came to his team's rescue and kept a clean sheet. The 22-year-old Urartu goalkeeper recorded 9 saves and received a perfect 10 rating from SofaScore.

First half: Armenia dominate possession as Latvia threaten on the counterattack

Armenia looked to take the initiative from the opening minutes, enjoying more possession and building attacks through patient passing. However, despite the visitors' territorial advantage, the most dangerous opportunities came at Aleksandr Mishiev's end.

Latvia relied on their familiar approach of compact defending and quick transitions into attack. The hosts frequently played long balls towards Vladislavs Gutkovskis, who won aerial and physical duels and helped launch counterattacks. Eduards Daskevics was also active, causing problems with his runs and low crosses.

Mishiev was forced to make three important interventions in the first half to keep Armenia's goal intact.

Armenia also had opportunities to open the scoring. Nair Tiknizyan and Artur Serobyan attempted shots, but neither managed to find the target. One of Armenia's best chances fell to Narek Grigoryan, who produced a good effort, only for Latvia goalkeeper Rihards Matrevics to deny him.

The teams went into halftime with the score at 0-0.

Second half: More saves from Mishiev and missed opportunities

Latvia noticeably increased their attacking intensity after the break. During the opening ten minutes of the second half, the hosts pushed forward more frequently and put Armenia's defense under pressure.

Melikyan's team gradually regained the initiative and re-established control of possession. However, their territorial advantage failed to translate into a significant number of clear-cut chances.

Narek Grigoryan, Zhirayr Shaghoyan and Artur Serobyan all had opportunities to score for Armenia. Nevertheless, their attempts either went over the crossbar or lacked the power needed to seriously trouble the Latvian goalkeeper.

Meanwhile, the hosts continued to pose a threat on the counterattack. Aleksandr Mishiev was called into action several more times, producing important saves to keep his team level.

Ultimately, neither side managed to find the back of the net, and the match ended in a goalless draw.

Latvia vs Armenia match statistics

According to SofaScore, Armenia enjoyed 56% possession and registered 21 shots, although only 6 were on target.

Latvia had 44% possession and attempted 20 shots, with 9 hitting the target.

Therefore, despite Armenia's advantage in possession, the hosts forced the opposing goalkeeper into action considerably more often.

Armenia finish third in their Nations League group

After six matches, Armenia finished third in League C Group 2 of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League with 6 points.

Latvia ended their campaign at the bottom of the four-team group with just two points.

Yeghishe Melikyan's side recorded two draws in November: a 1-1 result against Cyprus in Yerevan on November 12, followed by a 0-0 draw away to Latvia in Riga on November 15.

Latvia 0-0 Armenia

November 15, 2026. Riga, Skonto Stadium.

UEFA Nations League 2026/27, League C Group 2, Matchday 6.