Champions League: Ararat-Armenia suffered a painful defeat

The Armenian football champion Ararat-Armenia played away against Slovenian champions Celje in the second leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League (semi-final) and was defeated with a score of 0:2 (video).

In the 83rd minute, 23-year-old Australian forward Yaya Dukuly opened the scoring.

In the 85th minute, 32-year-old forward Benjamin Verbic scored the second goal, sending Celje through to the qualifying play-offs.

In the first leg, Ararat-Armenia had secured a 2–1 comeback victory.

Ararat-Armenia will continue their campaign in the Europa League qualifying play-offs.

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