March 25 – dramatic finish in the Armenian First League match between teams Ararat-2 and Lernayin Artsakh.
Ararat-2 midfielder Manvel Sayadyan broke the deadlock in the 87th minute with a spectacular free-kick, seemingly securing the win for his team. However, Lernayin Artsakh refused to give up until the very end.
In stoppage time, the referee awarded a corner kick for Lernayin Artsakh. In a bold move, their 18-year-old goalkeeper Arman Ghukasyan rushed forward. After the cross, he leaped and powerfully headed the ball into the net—1:1! This not only marked his first-ever career goal but also became one of the most memorable moments of the season.
Турнирное положение
After 17 rounds, Lernayin Artsakh sits in 3rd place, trailing BKMA-2 (the league leaders) by 14 points and Syunik by 11 points. However, since BKMA-2 is a reserve team and ineligible for promotion, the race for a Premier League spot is between Syunik and Lernayin Artsakh.
Meanwhile, Ararat-2 remains in 7th place, staying neutral in the promotion battle.
Ghukasyan’s goal will surely go down in Armenian football history!