FFA President refutes rumors of Armenia vs. Malta match fixing

FFA President refutes rumors of Armenia vs. Malta match fixing
June 13, 2013 - 14:40 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Football Federation of Armenia President Ruben Hayrapetyan refuted rumors suggesting he fixed the Armenia vs. Malta World Cup qualifying match.

“I’m ready to resign, should people demand my resignation. I suggest the accusers meet me personally and discuss the issues of concern. I saw some posts in social networks suggesting I was the one to pick the lineup for a game vs. Malta and that I fixed the match. If I can harm Armenian football in any way, let those people tell me so personally,” Hayrapetryan told a news conference.

As he noted, Armenian squad was punished for overestimating their abilities ahead of the game. However, they rehabilitated themselves as a capable team they are in a game vs.Denmark, he said.

Armenia lost to Malta 0:1 in a June 7 home match; in a Denmark-hosted World Cup qualifier the team smashed the hosts 4:0.

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