YEREVAN, Armenia (Interstat) — Alashkert secured a 3-2 victory over Ararat in a First League match on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Vazgen Sargsyan anvan Hanrapetakan Marzadasht, overcoming a two-goal deficit in a dramatic second-half comeback.

The home side, Ararat, dominated the early proceedings and was rewarded with a quick pair of goals. Joseph Banda opened the scoring in the 30th minute, followed just five minutes later by a strike from Aboubacar Ouattara in the 35th, sending the home supporters into frenzy and giving Ararat a commanding 2-0 lead heading toward halftime.

That lead would not hold, however, as the visiting Alashkert mounted a determined response after the break. The comeback began with an own goal by an Ararat defender in the 58th minute, halving the deficit and shifting the momentum. Alashkert found the equalizer in the 71st minute, setting the stage for a frantic finish. The decisive blow came in the 89th minute, as Alashkert completed the reversal with a late winner to seal the 3-2 result.

The victory improves Alashkert’s record in the Armenian First League this season to 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses. Ararat’s struggles continued, as they fell to 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in league play. The result marked a significant reversal from the teams’ two most recent meetings, both comprehensive wins for Ararat, including a 4-0 victory just last month.

Pre-game projections were split. Interstat’s game simulator had predicted a 1-1 draw, while its ELO rating system gave Alashkert a 76.80 percent probability to win, a forecast that ultimately proved accurate despite the early two-goal hole.

The match was a tale of two halves, with Ararat’s early efficiency undone by Alashkert’s resilience and finishing power as the game progressed. The win provides a boost for Alashkert’s campaign, while Ararat is left to ponder another missed opportunity after a promising start.

The two sides are scheduled for a quick rematch, with Ararat traveling to face Alashkert again on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in the next fixture for both clubs.