Pyunik and Urartu Reach Armenian Cup Quarterfinals as Yerevan Derby Produces Eight Goals

The latest Round of 16 matches of the 2026/27 Armenian Cup took place on October 27. Yerevan-based clubs Pyunik and Urartu secured victories to book their places in the quarterfinals of the competition.

Pyunik cruised to a convincing victory over Ararat in a high-scoring capital derby, while Urartu faced strong resistance from First League side Andranik.

Pyunik Thrash Ararat 6-2

The most entertaining match of the day was the clash between Pyunik and Ararat, which produced eight goals.

Yasonas Pikis was the star of the match, scoring a hat-trick. Gevorg Tarakhchyan, Edgar Malakyan and Iman Griffith also found the net for the winners.

Ararat managed to score twice through Handzongo and Ukadike, but their efforts were not enough to prevent a heavy defeat.

With this convincing result, Pyunik continue their Armenian Cup campaign and advance to the quarterfinals.

Pyunik 6-2 Ararat

Goals: Yasonas Pikis (3), Gevorg Tarakhchyan, Edgar Malakyan, Iman Griffith — Handzongo, Ukadike.

Urartu Edge Andranik 3-2 in Hard-Fought Encounter

The match between Urartu and First League side Andranik proved to be a much closer contest.

Urartu eventually secured a 3-2 victory, although their opponents kept the outcome uncertain until the end.

Michel Rajani scored twice for the winners, while Dutch footballer Oege Sietse van Lingen added another goal.

Vache Hakobyan netted both goals for Andranik, but his impressive individual performance was not enough to send his team into the next round.

Urartu 3-2 Andranik

Goals: Michel Rajani (2), Oege Sietse van Lingen — Vache Hakobyan (2).

Four Armenian Cup Quarterfinalists Confirmed

Following the matches on October 27, four teams have now secured their places in the quarterfinals of the 2026/27 Armenian Cup.

Earlier, Van advanced after defeating Gandzasar 2-1 in extra time, while Mika progressed by beating Avshar Ararat in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw.

As a result, Pyunik, Urartu, Van and Mika remain in contention for the trophy. The remaining quarterfinalists will be determined after the rest of the Round of 16 fixtures.