Van FA 2, Ararat 1

YEREVAN, Armenia (Interstat) — Van defeated Ararat 2-1 on Saturday in a First League match at Vazgen Sargsyan anvan Hanrapetakan Marzadasht, securing a regular-season series split between the Armenian clubs. The visitors from Van, who had lost to Ararat just four weeks prior, took control of the match early. Kalifala Mamadou Doumbia opened the scoring in the 18th minute, giving his side a lead it would not relinquish. The goal set a tone of efficiency for Van, which has shown a pattern of high-scoring victories mixed with difficult losses this season. Van doubled its advantage in the 65th minute through… Read more...