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Two matches took place today as part of the 26th round of the Fastex Premier League. The reigning champion, Pyunik, won the away game against Kapan with a score of 3:1.
The team led by Karen Barseghyan stood out with an effective game in this match. An own goal was recorded in the first half of the match, which was scored by the defender of the "Pomegranates" Sergey Vakulenko, who has just returned to the field after an injury. Head coach Yeghishe Melikyan said after the match that he is a good football player and hopes that he will regain his form soon.
The 16-time champion of Armenia featured Joel Bopesu, Matas Vareika and Nigerian striker Yusuf Olayitan Otubanjo, who was the 87th player to score for Armenian clubs in all competitions. The Nigerian surpassed former Armenian national team player Brazilian Marcos Pizzelli with that figure.
Picture: Armenian Premier League
In the other match of the day, Charentsavan's "Van" defeated Gyumri's "Shirak" by a narrow 1:0 score. The only and winning goal for the team led by Vahe Gevorgyan was scored by Julien Eymard Bationo from Cote d'Ivoire.
In the next round, Pyunik will host Urartu at home, while Van will host the leader, Noah. After today's matches, Pyunik is fourth in the standings with 47 points, Van is fifth with 41 points, Gyumri is sixth with 28 points, and Gandzasar is at the bottom of the standings with 3 points.