Romania's Timishoara seizes scores from AmsterdamSeptember 18, 2009 - 11:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the first group match of European League, Romania's Timishoara represented by twin brothers Artavazd and Arman Karamyans played 0:0 against Amsterdam's Ayax, A Group favorite. This is a successful start for Romanian team which is considered a group outsider. Thus, Timishoara earned its first score while the Dutch players lost their first two ones. Of two Armenian twin brothers, only Artavazd participated in the match since excessive number of yellow cards disqualified Arman from competitions. Let's note that in the qualification match against Donestk's Shakhter (2:2), Romanian players scored no single goal. In an away match against Dinamo, Belgium's Anderlekht took the lead in Group A, beating Zagreb's team 0:2. 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. |