CHARENTSAVAN, Armenia (Interstat) — Van defeated Gandzasar 2-1 in an Armenian Premier League match Sunday at Charentsavan City Stadium, overcoming a pre-game projection that favored the visitors. Petros Avetisyan opened the scoring for the home side in the 43rd minute. Gandzasar’s Jefferson Granado equalized in the 60th minute, but Van secured the victory with a goal from Jota in the 73rd minute. The result improved Van’s league record to five wins, six losses and one draw. Gandzasar’s struggles continued, falling to two wins, eight losses and two draws in league play.