Pyunik Thrash BKMA 5-0 in Dmitry Gunko's Debut as Club's Fastest-Ever Goal Is Scored
- Author: Vahe Hakobyan
- Sportaran
Yerevan's Pyunik thrashed BKMA 5-0 in Matchday 9 of the Armenian Premier League. The match marked Dmitry Gunko's debut as Pyunik head coach, and his team celebrated the occasion with an emphatic victory.
The standout moment came when Gevorg Tarakhchyan scored just 43 seconds into the match. The goal became the fastest in Pyunik's history and was the 23-year-old forward's fifth of the current Armenian Premier League season.
BKMA were reduced to ten men in the 24th minute following the dismissal of Artur Askaryan. With a numerical advantage, Pyunik went on to secure a comprehensive victory.
Alongside Tarakhchyan, Daniil Kulikov, Yasonas Pikis, Kovalenko and Sead Islamovic also found the net.
Kulikov scored his fourth goal of the season, while Pikis took his league tally to seven. Kovalenko and Islamovic both opened their scoring accounts for the current Premier League campaign.
Notably, Sead Islamovic scored his first-ever goal for Pyunik.
Pyunik Move Up to Second Place in the Armenian Premier League
The convincing victory lifted Dmitry Gunko's side to second place in the Armenian Premier League standings, six points behind league leaders Noah.
The Russian coach therefore began his tenure at Pyunik with a commanding win and a new club record for the fastest goal ever scored.
What Changes Is Dmitry Gunko Planning at Pyunik?
Earlier, Pyunik's new head coach outlined his initial plans for the club. According to Gunko, the coaching staff are gradually adapting their training methods to the players' current physical condition.
The Russian specialist also intends to place particular emphasis on developing young talent. The coaching staff have already identified several promising reserve-team players who could soon be given an opportunity to prove themselves in the first team.
Gunko also stressed that no major squad changes are planned before the next transfer window. His main priority is to develop the existing players and build a balanced, results-oriented team.
Meanwhile, Pyunik's ambitions remain unchanged: to compete for the highest possible achievements in both the Armenian Premier League and European competitions.