EURO 2012 qualifiers gave Armenia more than a chance to make it to finals October 12, 2011 - 17:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - With Spanish referee Iturralde Gonzales’ “blessing”, Armenia failed to win a play-off sport in UEFA EURO 2012. Having robbed Armenia of 2 players 26 minutes into the game, he virtually handed over the victory to Irish squad. On field, though, we saw a new Armenia, the squad it never was even at the best winning games vs. Slovakia and Macedonia. Armenian players showed a mature and quality performance, enough stamina to perplex their rivals. Ireland may be proud of securing a play-off spot, yet one needn’t be a professional to see their performance was dull and insipid. At Aviva Stadium, 1 step divided the teams from EURO 2012 finals. Unfortunately, Armenia hasn’t taken it. Yet the qualifiers gave us more than a chance to make it to finals- Armenia gained a steadfast team, never sparing themselves for victory, and a coach, who’s a true professional. As Yura Movsisyan said, “Armenia won its spot in football map of the world. And we’re yet to mark our victories on it.” Hasmik Babayan 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 | Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life, Strong Mind IDBank and Idram summarize the results of the May program of “The Power of One Dram”. Yerevan State University, Ucom sign Memorandum of Cooperation Rector of Yerevan State University Hovhannes Hovhannisyan and General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian signed the memorandum. EU to provide budgetary support to Armenia The agreement is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the educational system of Armenia. Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. |