Mika Beat Avshar Ararat on Penalties to Become First Armenian Cup Quarterfinalists
- Author: Vahe Hakobyan
- Sportaran
Yerevan-based Mika have become the first team to reach the quarterfinals of the 2026/27 Armenian Cup. In the opening Round of 16 match, the capital club defeated Avshar Ararat 5-3 in a penalty shootout.
The match took place at Mika's home ground. Both teams compete in the Armenian First League and were battling for the first available spot in the last eight of the cup competition.
The match ended goalless after 90 minutes, with neither side managing to find the net. The deadlock remained unbroken during the additional 30 minutes of extra time, sending the tie to a penalty shootout.
Mika's players proved more accurate from the penalty spot, securing a 5-3 shootout victory and booking their place in the next round.
As a result, Mika became the first quarterfinalists of the 2026/27 Armenian Cup. The remaining seven quarterfinalists will be determined following the conclusion of the other Round of 16 matches.
2026/27 Armenian Cup — Round of 16
Mika 0-0 Avshar Ararat (5-3 on penalties)
Mika advance to the quarterfinals.