Ararat-Armenia 2, Pyunik Yerevan 0

YEREVAN, Armenia (Interstat) — In a stunning opening day upset, Ararat-Armenia defied heavy statistical odds to secure a 2-0 victory over crosstown rival Pyunik in the Armenian Premier League on Saturday. The match, held at the Yerevan Football Academy, saw the visiting Ararat-Armenia execute a disciplined defensive plan before sealing the result with a dramatic late goal, handing Pyunik a defeat in the first match of the domestic campaign for both sides. The contest was a tactical battle for much of the evening, with Pyunik, heavily favored to win, controlling large portions of possession but struggling to break down a… Read more...