Ticnizyan returned to Red Star’s starting lineup and helped rout Novi Pazar

Armenia national team defender Nair Tiknizyan was named in Red Star Belgrade’s starting lineup for the Serbian SuperLiga Round 22 match against Novi Pazar.

The Belgrade club claimed a convincing 5–0 victory and continues to confidently lead the league standings. Goals for Red Star were scored by Owusu Douglas, Aleksandar Katai, Vasilije Kostov, Rodrigão, and Jay Enem.

Tiknizyan played 81 minutes, operating on the left side of the defense. The Armenian footballer was actively involved in attacking moves and created two good chances, one of which ended with a shot hitting the goal frame (the moment is available on video).

Nair Tiknizyan’s match statistics:
Minutes played: 81
Shots: 2
Hit the woodwork: 1
Missed big chances: 1
Accurate passes: 39 (89%)
Ball losses: 8
Tackles: 1
Interceptions: 2
Clearances: 2
Ball recoveries: 3
Duels won: 1 of 1
Aerial duels: 1 of 1
SofaScore rating: 6.7

Tiknizyan’s return to the starting lineup is a positive sign for both Red Star and the Armenia national team, as the defender is gradually regaining match fitness and confidence.

He had missed the previous match due to an injury sustained in the Europa League clash against Celta.