SPORTSWORLD.AM
In the central match of the 17th round of the Fastex Premier League, Yerevan's "Alashkert" hosted the leader "Ararat-Armenia" at the "Republican" Stadium named after Vazgen Sargsyan.
Ararat-Armenia has so far held one match in the quarterfinals of the Armenian Cup, measuring its strength against Shirak Gyumri (1:0). The only and winning goal for the team led by Manuel Tulipa was scored by Aliun Ndour, who is not included in the starting lineup.
In the first half, Vahe Gevorgyan's boys had more possession of the ball, it can be said that they took the game into their own hands, but did not resort to active actions, as did "Ararat-Armenia". This game is of great importance for both teams and they strive to achieve an advantage. In the event of a victory, "Alashkert" will reduce the difference in points over the opponent, while Armen Hambardzumyan and his teammates will improve their number of points. In the 57th minute of the match, the attack initiated by Karen Nalbandyan was continued by Olavale Farajola and Momo Toure, who opened the score of the match (1:0). This was Farajola's sixth assist this season. Momo Toure equaled his teammate Karen Nalbandyan with eight goals this season. The list of top scorers is headed by the 26-year-old Brazilian striker of Yerevan's "Oirartu" Bruno Michel with 13 goals.
After this match, Alashkert is in second place in the Fastex Premier League standings with 32 points, while Ararat-Armenia remains the leader of the championship with 34 points.