John Toshack: Macedonia’s up for a tough match October 6, 2011 - 18:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yerevan hosted a conference with Macedonia squad coach John Toshack on the eve of Armenia vs. Macedonia UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier. “I congratulate Armenia team on its victories and strong performance. Armenia’s made significant progress over the time, having scored the highest number of Group B goals. It’s Macedonia’s 3rd match in Armenia, and we’ll try to win again,” the coach said. “Armenia has a real chance to make it to EURO 2012 finals, similarly to Russia, Slovakia and Ireland. Macedonia’s up for a tough match. Considering the absence of our best forward Goran Pandev, we’re clearly going to have some issues in the offensive line. I wish I had more choice of players right now,” the coach said. Armenia vs. Macedonia UEFA EURO 2012 Group B qualifier is due October 7, 8 p.m. Yerevan time at Vazgen Sargsyan stadium. Armenia is placed 3rd in Group B with 14 points; Macedonia is 5th with 7 points. The first march between the teams ended in a 2:2 draw. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |