Armenia national squad failed to win in Berezovsky’s final match (PHOTOS)

Armenian national football team started the year with a draw, not being able to win in the 14th match on end. In the farewell match of Armenian goalkeeper Roman Berezovsky, the Armenian national team played against Belarus, which is on the 46th place of the FIFA table. The match ended 0-0.

Roman Berezovsky took to the field with captain’s armband, and was replaced by FC Mika goalkeeper Arsen Beglaryan on the 7th minute. The legendary goalkeeper left the field accompanied by the most sincere applauses.

The match passed in equal struggle. Although the Armenian national team initiated dangerous attacks, there were no real goal chances.

Edgar Manucharyan, who was in the position of a central forward, was close to opening the score. The guests also had an opportunity to do this during the 33rd minute, but Arsen Baglaryan prevented their attack. A minute later, Henrikh Mkhiaryan was close to netting a goal, but he didn’t manage either. The first half of the match ended 0-0.

During the interval, Roman Berezovsky was gifted Toyota Prado. He was also bestowed Yerevan Municipality Gold Medal by Mayor of Yerevan Taron Margaryan for his great contribution to the Armenian sport. The goalkeeper circled the stadium and bid farewell to the fans.

During the second half of the match, Varazdat Haroyan lost the ball near the penalty area, but the Belarusian forward Sergei Kornilenko didn’t take advantage of that “gift”.
On the 55th minute, Aras Özbiliz was close to opening the score, but his kick wasn’t accurate. On the 73rd minute, Edgar Manucharyan stopped the ball during the most real goal chance of the match. A little later Manucharyan made a very dangerous corner kick, but the Belarusian goalkeeper managed to save his team.

Although the Armenian team was more active in the final part of the match, it didn’t manage to net any goal.

Armenia vs. Belarus match held at Yerevan’s Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium today ended 0-0. This was also the farewell match of legendary Armenian goalkeeper Roman Berezovsky.

The team hasn’t had any victories in 14 matches on end since beating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) team 4-3 in 2014.

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