  Armenia gains 1 point in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier against Russia March 26, 2011 - 21:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At the beginning of the half of Armenia-Russia UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier against Russia, Armenia coach Vardan Minasyan released forward Edgar Manucharyan into the ground to replace halfback Edgar Malakyan. In the 57th minute, Arthur Yedigaryan replaced Markos Pizzelli. Striker Yura Movsisyan gained a goal opportunity in the 52nd minute but failed to score, kicking near the post. Goalkeeper Roman Berezovky showed a perfect performance during the whole match. In the 78th minute, Russia coach Dick Advocaat replaced Alexander Kerzhakov by Pavel Pogrebnyak while Andrey Arshavin was replaced by Daniyar Bilyaledinov. Edgar Manucharyan got a yellow card. The match ended with attacks, although despite the efforts on both sides, there was no goal. Russia tops Group B standings with 10 points. Armenia climbed to 2nd place with 8 points.   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 |  Latest news 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.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.U.S. believes peace is “possible” in South Caucasus The United States continues to believe that peace is possible in the South Caucasus, Vedant Patel said. |
