Malta defeat Armenia in 2014 World Cup qualifier June 7, 2013 - 22:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The second half of Armenia vs Malta 2014 World Cup qualifier kicked off with 1:0 score, with Malta’s Michael Mifsud scoring the only goal on 8th minute. Armenia played with more vigor in the second half mostly due to Yura Movsisyan who replaced Edgar Manucharyan. Armenia tried hard to exert maximum pressure on the rival, however all attempts failed. The second half was remarkable by passes made my Aras Özbiliz, Yura Movsisyan and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, however none of them managed to equalize. Thus, Malta scored 3 points in the match against Armenia. It’s noteworthy that Armenia scored 1:0 wins in the previous 3 matches against Malta, the first match played in 1994, with the remaining two matches played in 2007 and 2008 respectively. 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. |