GYUMRI, Armenia (Interstat) — Ararat-Armenia scored three first-half goals and defeated Shirak 3-1 on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in an Armenian Premier League match at Gyumri City Stadium. Suren Tsarukyan opened the scoring in the 18th minute, Malik Deliot doubled the advantage in the 23rd, and França added a third in the 33rd. Shirak scored once in the match. Ararat-Armenia improved to six wins, one loss and one draw in the league and across all competitions. Shirak moved to three wins, four losses and one draw in both the competition and overall play. The result gave Ararat-Armenia another road victory and left Shirak with a home defeat. Ararat-Armenia had beaten Syunik 3-0 in its previous league match. Ararat-Armenia will next face Alashkert on Oct. 10, while Shirak will travel to Syunik the same day. The match was organized by the Premier League in Armenia.