Henrik Mkhitaryan's team played stoppage time, avoiding defeatAugust 21, 2009 - 12:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The first matches of European League's third play-off round were held on August 20. In one of them, Donetk's Metallurg played 2:2 with Vienna's Austria, winning back two goals.The first goal was beaten by guest team. During the 7th minute, Milenko Achimovich beat a direct goal to the nearest top corner. At the 17th minute, Donetsk's team won back the goal. Mario Serjio Kingsli beat a goal with his head to a distant top corner from a 12m. flank position. During the 48th minute, Austrians were again in leading position, due to a goal beaten by Sanni Eke Kingsli. Only in stoppage time added by umpire, did Donetsk players save the match. Velizar Dmitrov hit the ball to the nearest corner of Austrians' gate. Two teams' fate will be determined during return match due in Vienna on August 27. 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. |