Armenia U-21 squad hopes to retain Group 3 leadershipNovember 10, 2011 - 13:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia U-21 squad continues preparations for the oncoming EURO 2013 Group 3 qualifiers vs. Czechia and Wales. In a conversation with a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, Armenia goalkeeper Karen Israelyan noted Wales as a strong enough squad, yet pointing out Czechia as the main Group 3 rival. “However, I hope that home games and the support of our fans will bring us good luck,” he stressed. According to another Armenia goalie, Arsen Petrosyan, the squad must try its best to retain Group 3 leadership. “With 7 points to both Armenia and Czechia’s score, a victory in both matches would provide Armenia with an 80-90 % chance of making it to finals,” Petrosyan said. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |