   Armenian football fans got a dream named EURO 2012Vardan Minasyan achieved one of the most important goals – he formed a squad, who show a real team play in the ground. For the first time in its history, the Armenian national team has a real chance to fight through to the final stage of the European Championship.  September 10, 2011PanARMENIAN.Net - Beating Andorra and Slovakia 3:0 and 4:0 respectively, Armenia made a huge move forward. If no one doubted the victory over Andorra, so the win over Slovakia was a triumph for Armenian fans across the globe. During 1.5 years of his coaching, the 37-year-old Vardan Minasyan achieved one of the most important goals – he formed a squad, who show a real team play in the ground. But he is not going to rest on his laurels. From the very beginning, Minasyan set his men a task to win and show a beautiful football. The recent matches did prove the progress: Armenians demonstrate the most spectacular style of play in Group B of the UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying round, even in the games against Russia and Ireland, which were lost. After 8 matches, Armenia has 14 points with 17 goals scored, stirring up hope for greater results and giving fans a dream named EURO-2012. The coach, who has been praised for excellent job over the past week, said he sees his team in the European Championship. Captain Sargis Hovsepyan thinks the real struggle is just beginning. Halfback Artur Yedigaryan believes that the two latest victories have strengthened the team spirit and inspired for further wins. Midfielder Henrik Mkhitaryan promised to take every chance and spare no effort to win. So, we have to wait just a bit more than a month to watch the qualifiers against Macedonia and Ireland, which will determine those to continue striding towards the EURO 2012. Hasmik Babayan, Gohar Nalbandyan / PanARMENIAN News  Most popular in the section Review of June 17-25 sports events. Review of June 6-11 sports events. Review of February 10-17 sports events. Armenia's Greco-Roman wrestling team headed by Olympic champion Levon Julfalakyan came back home with one gold and two bronze winners.    At focus More articles in this sectionArmenian football: one defeat, one victory  Review of June 2-9 sports events.Armenia captain about players, coach Henrik Mkhitaryan: I wish we could work and play together for many years and reached new heights.Darchinyan, Donaire battle beyond ring, rematch not planned yet Review of May 19-26 sports events. |  Other articles Latest news RA NA ex-speaker: “Tsarukyan never asked President to appoint me as PM” “I have enough authority with the party to do without such requests. I’d refuse, were I to receive such an offer,” Hovik Abrahamyan said.Parliament ex-speaker says won’t reassume post, yet plans return to RA NA As Hovik Abrahamyan said, he sees himself as a member of legislative authority, rather than executive.Parliament ex-speaker: Prosperous Armenia won’t follow Orinats Yerkir’s suit “Prosperous Armenia won’t join the opposition. I believe, the party will be working constructively,” Hovik Abrahamyan said.RPA spokesman says the party will attend Edinaya Rossia sitting On May 25, Armen Ashotyan and Gagik Melikyan will leave for Russia to participate in Edinaya Rossiya sitting. |
