Unisport Thrash Doukas and Move Closer to Historic Champions League Playoff Qualification
- Author: Vahe Hakobyan
- Sportaran
On October 30, Yerevan-based Unisport secured an impressive victory over Greek side Doukas in the third round of the UEFA Futsal Champions League Main Round. The Armenian team thrashed their opponents 6-2, keeping their hopes of a historic qualification for the competition's playoffs alive.
Putrus Vasiliev was particularly impressive in the closing stages of the match, scoring Unisport's fifth and sixth goals. Both goals were assisted by Sargis Margaryan.
After three matches, Unisport have collected six points, recording two victories and one defeat. The Armenian club's final position now depends on the outcome of the group's last match between Lithuania's Kauno Žalgiris and Luxembourg's Differdange.
If the Lithuanian side drop points, Unisport will have the opportunity to finish first in the group and become the first Armenian futsal club in history to reach the Champions League playoffs.
Unisport's Top Scorers in the Champions League
After three matches in the Main Round, Putrus Vasiliev and Elisandro lead the Yerevan club's scoring charts with three goals each.
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Putrus Vasiliev — 3 goals
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Elisandro — 3 goals
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Mihran Dermendzhyan — 2 goals
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Garegin Mashumyan — 2 goals
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Artur Melkonyan — 1 goal
Unisport began their campaign with a 2-0 defeat against Kauno Žalgiris before bouncing back with a 5-3 victory over group hosts Differdange. They then produced another convincing performance, defeating Doukas 6-2 in their final group match.
The Armenian team must now await the result of the Kauno Žalgiris vs. Differdange encounter. Any dropped points by the Lithuanian club could give Unisport the chance to achieve a historic milestone and extend their Champions League campaign.