The academy graduates of "Pyunik" are making a confident statement at the senior level. In the first leg of the Armenian Cup quarterfinals against "Lernayin Artsakh," the young players of the Yerevan club played a crucial role in a dominant 7:2 victory.
One of the main heroes of the match was 20-year-old Levon Petrosyan, who scored a brace and provided an assist. Not far behind was 18-year-old Tigran Gevorgyan, who also found the net. Another promising player, 19-year-old Petros Alekyan, contributed to the team's success with a goal and an assist.
Experienced players of "Pyunik" also demonstrated high efficiency. Temur Jikia recorded a brace and an assist, actively participating in the combinations that led to the young academy graduates' success. This was his first contribution to the scoresheet for "Pyunik." Additionally, Lithuanian midfielder Matas Vareika scored his second consecutive goal in recent matches.
The return match will take place on April 1, but the outcome of the tie is practically decided. The First League team "Lernayin Artsakh" is unlikely to overturn such a significant deficit over two legs.
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