Tigran Barseghyan scores and provides an assist in Slovak Cup
- Author: Vahe Hakobyan
- Sportaran
Former Armenia national team captain Tigran Barseghyan registered a goal and an assist in the third round of the Slovak Cup. His side, Slovan Bratislava, claimed a 3-1 away victory over Nitra to advance to the next round of the competition.
Despite facing a team from the third division, the match proved difficult for the reigning Slovak champions. Tomas Gambalek gave Nitra the lead as early as the 8th minute, and the hosts later had chances to extend their advantage.
Barseghyan, who took to the pitch wearing the captain’s armband, became one of Slovan’s key players in the match. In the 39th minute, the Armenian footballer scored the equalizer to make it 1-1.
After the break, the favorites struggled for a long time to break down Nitra’s resistance. The winning goal did not arrive until the 86th minute, when Roman Cerepkai found the net. In stoppage time, Daiki Matsuoka completed the scoring to make it 3-1.
As a result, Slovan advanced to the fourth round of the Slovak Cup, where they will face second-division side Pohronie away from home.
According to the provided statistics, Tigran Barseghyan has recorded 2 goals and 3 assists in all competitions this season.
VIDEO OF THE GOAL AND ASSIST: