Italy beats Armenia 3:1 at 2014 World Cup Qualifier October 12, 2012 - 23:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The second half of 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification Armenia vs Italy match kicked off with 1:1 score. Armenian team played with more vigor and togetherness in the second half, with Yura Movsisyan’s pass providing David Manoyan a wonderful opportunity for further advancement. However, Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon managed to save the goal. On 65 minute, Daniele De Rossi extended European vice-champions’ lead at the top of Group B by scoring the second goal. It seemed for a moment that Yura Movsisyan equalized, but Italian goalkeeper demonstrated brilliant football, extinguishing Armenia’s hopes. Pablo Osvaldo scored the third final goal, closing the match score. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |