GYUMRI, Armenia (Interstat) — Van defeated Shirak 3-2 on Sunday in an Armenian Premier League match at Gyumri City Stadium, overcoming a statistical projection that favored the home side. Jesse Jidima Akila opened the scoring for Van in the 23rd minute. Shirak equalized twice through Cauã Ferreira and Gagik Akulyan, but a 75th-minute goal from Jefferson Granado secured the victory for the visiting club. The win improves Van’s league record to 4-6-2, while Shirak falls to 1-8-2.