Europa League: Ararat-Armenia drew with Universitatea Craiova in Romania

22:52   20 August, 2026

In the first leg of the UEFA Europa League qualifying play-offs, the Armenian champions Ararat-Armenia played an away match against the Romanian side Universitatea Craiova.

The match ended in a 1–1 draw.

In the 20th minute, Alexandros Malis, the 29-year-old Greek defender of the Yerevan team, opened the scoring (video).

In the 33rd minute, 33-year-old Romanian defender Nicușor Bancu equalized (video).

The return leg will take place in Yerevan on August 27.

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