Yura Movsisyan: we went to Russia for victoryJune 7, 2011 - 11:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On his Facebook page, Armenia’s forward Yura Movsisyan thanked all the fans who supported Armenia in the UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier vs. Russia in Saint Petersburg which ended 3-1 in the hosts’ favor on June 4. “The world witnessed how Armenia can play, and we went to Russia only for victory,” Movsisyan said, thanking for the support and words of encouragement. Armenia’s Marcos Pizzeli was the first to score a goal after Movsisyan’s pass. But this was followed by three unanswered goals of Russia’s Pavlyuchenko. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |