Milan Gharibian Helps Clermont Foot U19 Reach the French Championship Semi-Finals
- Author: Vahe Hakobyan
- Sportaran
Clermont Foot U19 have reached the semi-finals of the French youth championship play-offs. One of the standout players for the French club this season has been 17-year-old Armenian midfielder Milan Gharibian.
During the regular season, Clermont Foot U19 finished first in their group, managing to stay ahead of strong rivals such as Lyon U19 and Metz U19. This result allowed the team to advance to the decisive stage of the tournament and continue their fight for the championship title.
In the play-off quarter-finals, Clermont Foot U19 faced Marseille U19. Regular time did not produce a winner, and the semi-final spot was decided in a penalty shootout. Clermont came out on top 7:6, with Milan Gharibian converting the decisive kick. The Armenian midfielder confidently scored the seventh penalty and sent his team into the next round.
This season has been highly productive for Gharibian. The 17-year-old footballer has made 25 appearances for Clermont Foot U19, scoring 8 goals and providing 2 assists. These numbers underline the important role of the Armenian midfielder in the team’s attacking play.
The play-off semi-final will take place on May 31. Clermont Foot U19 will face Monaco U19, while PSG U19 and Metz U19 will meet in the other semi-final.
Thus, Milan Gharibian continues his successful season in France and is now just one step away from the final of the country’s youth championship.