October 15, 2009 - 18:50 AMT
Ruben Hayrapetyan: I don't accuse Vardan Minasyan of Armenian team's defeat
Following Turkey vs. Armenia qualification match which ended 2:0, Football Federation President Ruben Hayrapetyan said he didn't accuse Armenian team's chief coach Vardan Minasyan.

"I don't blame Minasyan since match was taking place on Turkish ground, and there was serious pressure on our players. All in all, my impression is not bad, considering that our sportsmen did not manage to recover themselves after match vs. Spanish team," he said.

Hayrapetyan also noted that Federation was looking for a new coach and stressed the importance of focusing accent on the development of youth football.

"We have a very promising generation of young soccer players who can strengthen our national team, making it competitive," he added.