Armenia dominates Latvia in an exciting UEFA Nations League match
Yerevan, Armenia (September 7, 2024) – Armenia secured a convincing 5-1 victory over Latvia at Vazgen Sargsyan anvan Hanrapetakan Marzadasht Stadium in Yerevan. The match, part of the first round of Group C of the UEFA Nations League, was marked by Armenian superiority in ball possession and attacking efficiency, despite an initial own goal that put Latvia in the lead.
The home team started the match with great intensity, dominating the game and creating multiple scoring chances. The first goal came in the 6th minute when V. Bichakhchyan, assisted by N. Tiknizyan, put Armenia ahead. However, Latvia responded in the 9th minute with an own goal by G. Harutyunyan, giving them a momentary lead.
Armenia was not discouraged by the goal and continued to look for the opposing goal. In the 35th minute, K. Dubra scored an own goal, leaving the score at 2-1 in favor of Armenia. The second half was a goal fest for the Armenians. L. Zelarayan scored the third goal in the 48th minute, and E. Spertsyan, assisted by G. Ranos, sealed the triumph in the 86th minute.
The statistics reflect Armenia’s dominance, with 60% possession, 16 shots (5 on goal) and 8 corners. Latvia, meanwhile, had 40% possession, 3 shots (1 on goal) and 3 corners. The match was marred by two yellow cards for the Latvians: L. Vapne (22nd minute) and J. Ikaunieks (69th minute).
Armenia demonstrated effective and forceful play, showing clear superiority over Latvia. This result augurs well for the Armenian national team in the UEFA Nations League.
Substitutions latvia: at minute 63 D. Zelenkovs came in and L. Vapne went out., at minute 63 D. Balodis came in and K. Dubra went out., at minute 63 V. Gutkovskis came in and E. Daskevics went out., at minute 64 R. Savalnieks came in and A. Jaunzems went out., at minute 82 R. Varslavans came in and J. Ikaunieks went out.
Substitutions armenia: at minute 65 E. Sevikyan came in and V. Bichakhchyan went out., at minute 66 Z. Shaghoyan came in and A. Serobyan went out., at minute 75 S. Muradyan came in and A. Calisir went out., at minute 83 G. Ranos came in and L. Zelarayan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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