GYUMRI, Armenia (Interstat) — Host Shirak opened its Armenian Premier League season with a 1-0 upset victory over Gandzasar on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Rafik Misakyan scored the game’s only goal in the 76th minute at Gyumri City Stadium. The result defied pre-game projections, as statistical models heavily favored the visiting Gandzasar and had forecast a draw. With the win, Shirak begins its campaign with a perfect record, while Gandzasar starts the season with a loss.