Urartu Thrash Van 5-2 as Shirak Fight Back to Draw with Ararat in Armenian Premier League

Two more matches of the 2026/27 Armenian Premier League Matchday 10 took place on October 17. Yerevan-based Urartu secured an emphatic 5-2 home victory over Van, while Ararat and Shirak shared the points in a 1-1 draw.

Urartu 5-2 Van: Van Lingen Opens His Scoring Account as Two Players Net Braces

Urartu delivered an impressive attacking performance in front of their home supporters, scoring five goals against Van. Miguel Rajani Cardoso and Oge van Lingen were the standout performers, with both players scoring twice. Mikael Mirzoyan added the hosts' fifth goal in stoppage time.

Khalil Samani scored both goals for the visitors.

The match was particularly memorable for 26-year-old Dutch striker Oge van Lingen, who opened his scoring account in the Armenian Premier League with an impressive brace.

It was only Van Lingen's fourth appearance for Urartu since joining the club during the current season.

Before moving to Armenia, the Dutch forward played in Thailand's domestic league. Earlier in his career, he also featured in Luxembourg and the third tier of Dutch football.

The victory took Urartu to 15 points and lifted them to fifth place in the Armenian Premier League standings. Van remain tenth with seven points.

Ararat 1-1 Shirak: Gyumri Side Earn a Point with Second-Half Equaliser

In the other match of the day, Yerevan's Ararat hosted Shirak from Gyumri. Both teams found the net once as the contest ended in a 1-1 draw.

The hosts broke the deadlock shortly before half-time. Patrick Handzongo scored in the 41st minute, giving Ararat a narrow advantage heading into the interval.

However, the Yerevan side were unable to protect their lead. Hamlet Mnatsakanyan equalised in the 69th minute, securing a valuable point for Shirak.

After ten matches, both clubs have collected 11 points. Shirak sit seventh in the standings, while Ararat occupy eighth place.

Armenian Premier League Matchday 10 results, October 17:

• Urartu 5-2 Van

• Ararat 1-1 Shirak