Armenian, Turkish youth soccer teams to play first match in YerevanFebruary 6, 2009 - 14:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Football Federation has published the schedule of European Championship qualifiers of the Armenian youth soccer team.Young Armenians will play their first match with the Swiss team on June 5. Then, they will host Turk peers on June 9. The return match is due on September 13, 2009. Ten group winners and four teams with the best results on the second position will have a place in play-offs offering a ticket to the finals. Here is the schedule of the games: 05.06.09 - Switzerland-Armenia 09.06.09 - Armenia-Turkey 04.09.09 - Armenia-Switzerland 13.10.09 - Turkey-Armenia 14.11.09 - Armenia-Estonia 17.11.09 - Armenia-Ireland 02.03.10 - Ireland-Armenia 20.05.10 - Estonia-Armenia 07.09.10 - Georgia-Armenia 11.10.10 - Armenia-Georgia 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |