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Puskas Academy edges past Ararat-Armenia in a tight encounter
Yerevan, Armenia (August 8, 2024) – Puskas Academy emerged victorious over Ararat-Armenia with a 1-0 win in a thrilling match of the UEFA Europa Conference League 3rd Qualifying Round. Matias Soisalo scored the lone goal in the 89th minute, assisted by Jhonatan Levi.
The game was marked by intensity and discipline, with a total of 10 yellow cards handed out between the two teams. Ararat-Armenia dominated possession with 55%, but Puskas Academy was more effective in attack, registering 4 shots on target compared to Ararat-Armenia’s 4.
The match saw a frantic pace, with both teams creating chances. Ararat-Armenia attempted to apply pressure from the start, but Puskas Academy held firm defensively and capitalized on their opportunities.
Soisalo’s goal came in the 89th minute, following a brilliant pass from Levi. The Finnish striker controlled the ball with his chest and fired a shot across the goalmouth into the back of the net.
Puskas Academy takes the victory in a match that allows them to progress in the UEFA Europa Conference League. Ararat-Armenia, on the other hand, will have to overturn the deficit in the second leg.
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Substitutions ararat-armenia: at minute 56 A. Ambartsumyan came in and A. Tera went out., at minute 72 A. Rodriguez came in and H. Harutyunyan went out., at minute 72 J. Duarte came in and A. Serobyan went out., at minute 86 M. Gbomadu came in and E. Ocansey went out., at minute 86 K. Muradyan came in and A. Nondi went out.
Substitutions puskas academy: at minute 63 A. Favorov came in and R. Szolnoki went out., at minute 78 J. Levi came in and U. Nissila went out., at minute 87 J. Puljic came in and L. Colley went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Ararat-Armenia
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Puskas Academy
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