2018 World Cup qualifier: Armenia heroically comes from behind to beat Montenegro
22:53 11 November, 2016Armenia came from behind to beat Montenegro in the framework of the fourth round of 2018 World Cup qualifiers. The Armenian squad beat Montenegro 3-2 in the match which took place in Yerevan’s Republican Stadium.
The score was opened by midfielder of Macedonian Vardar, Damir Kojašević, in the 36th minute. In the 38th minute, Internazionale forward Stevan Jovetić scored the second goal.
At the outset of the second half, Alashkert midfielder Artak Grigoryan reduced the difference in score. After the goal, the Armenian squad defended quite skillfully and counter-attacked effectively. Artur Sarkisov, who came off the bench, added sharpness to the attack. In the 74th minute, Varazdat Aroyan leveled the scoreline after a corner kick (2-2).
During the stoppage time, Gevorg Kazaryan scored the last goal.
In the next match to be held in the framework of 2018 World Cup qualifiers, Armenia will play against Kazakhstan. The match will be held on 26 March 2017.
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