Armenia-Macedonia match to give answers to many questions October 7, 2011 - 09:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia faces two matches the victory in which will open the way to UEFA EURO 2012. Triumph over Macedonia on October 7 is extremely important, as any loss of points will make Armenia’s their 12-months struggle useless. Macedonia, on the contrary, has nothing to lose. With only 7 points in Group B, their only wish can be a victory under the guidance of a new coach. The fans who come to Vazgen Sargsyan stadium on October 7 evening will see two teams – Vardan Minasyan’s ambitious squad and John Toshack’s men, who will try to prove to themselves that they can do more. Unfortunately, the Armenia v Macedonia statistics is not favorable. Out of 4 matches played, Macedonia won twice, lost once and one match ended in a draw. However, Armenian players are not concerned either about statistics or the rivals’ wishes. They promised their fans to do their utmost to break through to the UEFA EURO 2012. The victories over Andorra and Slovakia filled the squad with strength and hope to win both Macedonia on October 7 and Ireland on October 11, the matches which will give answers to many questions. 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |