Syunik Claim First Armenian Premier League Win and Move Off Bottom of Table
- Author: Vahe Hakobyan
- Sportaran
Syunik secured their first victory of the 2026/27 Armenian Premier League season. In Matchday 9, Igor Pikuščak's side defeated Shirak 2-0, climbing off the bottom of the league standings.
Brazilian players Kaike Santos and João Brito were the heroes of the match, each scoring once. For both players, these were their first goals of the current Armenian Premier League campaign.
The victory ended Syunik's winless run and improved their position in the standings. The Kapan-based club moved ahead of Gandzasar, sending their rivals to the bottom of the table.
Shirak remain in seventh place with 10 points after nine matches.
Thus, their first win of the season allowed Igor Pikuščak's men to take an important step in their battle to retain their place in Armenia's top flight.
Armenian Premier League, Matchday 9
Syunik 2-0 Shirak
Goalscorers: Kaike Santos, João Brito.