August 17, 2009 - 15:20 AMT
Ararat has its first victory, inflicts first defeat to Pyunik
18th round of Armenia's championship was a bit ordinary for the Armenian football. The meeting of the outsider of the championship of FC "Ararat" and the current champion and championship leader, "Pyunik" was a surprise, in which Ararat unexpectedly defeated Pyunik" with 1:0 score. The forward Gevorg Nranyan was the author of the only goal at 75th minute.

For "Ararat" - this is the first victory of the season. Prior to this game, three draws, one of which was recorded in the game with the same Pyunik, and 14 defeats have had the vice - champion of the country.

Pyunik and Mika continue to lead the table, scored 38 points. But Pyunik has one match less.

Tournament position after 18 rounds:

1. Pyunik - 38
2. Mika - 38
3. Ulis - 36
4. Banants - 31
5. Gandzasar - 26
6. Shirak - 15
7. Kilikia - 11
8. Ararat - 6.