John Toshack: Macedonia’s up for a tough match October 6, 2011 - 18:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yerevan hosted a conference with Macedonia squad coach John Toshack on the eve of Armenia vs. Macedonia UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier. “I congratulate Armenia team on its victories and strong performance. Armenia’s made significant progress over the time, having scored the highest number of Group B goals. It’s Macedonia’s 3rd match in Armenia, and we’ll try to win again,” the coach said. “Armenia has a real chance to make it to EURO 2012 finals, similarly to Russia, Slovakia and Ireland. Macedonia’s up for a tough match. Considering the absence of our best forward Goran Pandev, we’re clearly going to have some issues in the offensive line. I wish I had more choice of players right now,” the coach said. Armenia vs. Macedonia UEFA EURO 2012 Group B qualifier is due October 7, 8 p.m. Yerevan time at Vazgen Sargsyan stadium. Armenia is placed 3rd in Group B with 14 points; Macedonia is 5th with 7 points. The first march between the teams ended in a 2:2 draw. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Police try to impede Armenian Church head’s access to war memorial Police tried to stop the supreme head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Catholicos Karekin II, from visiting a war memorial. Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. “He will leave”: Protest leader no longer demands meeting with Pashinyan Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan no longer demands a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. |