Miracles happen, Armenia proved October 8, 2011 - 18:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yerevan will long remember the night that followed the Armenian national football team's triumph over Macedonia in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier on October 7, the match that brought Armenia even closer to the European Championship. Armenia proved that miracles happen. The republican stadium was overcrowded with fans screaming with joy and pride for the national team, who demonstrated a perfect ability to concentrate and win. Football is not just a game. It is something that can unite people and fill them with ineffable emotions that overwhelmed all those in the stadium that evening. “It's a great day, guys”, “We are proud of you. You are heroes”, “We will celebrate victories again.” Congratulations were everywhere - in the streets and throughout social networks. Even Macedonian journalists praised the Armenian team for an excellent style of play and wished them to break through to the final stage of the championship. The players themselves are too shy to shout about their victories. Although optimistic and hopeful, they did not even celebrate on the threshold of an important match against Ireland. Midfielder Henrik Mkhitaryan hopes that they will be able to open a new page in the history of Armenian football. “Of course, the match against Ireland will be decisive and hard but I believe that our team can do much,” another midfielder Artur Yedigaryan says. Irrelatively of the result of Dublin match, Armenians love their team and are grateful for the victories both to the brave and ambitious footballers and their young and talented coach. And all will watch the qualifier against Ireland from all over the world supporting the squad's aspiration for success. We love our team, who, we are sure, will again and again make us cry with joy. 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 | 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. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |