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13/06/2058, Abu Dhabi Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Live on National TV
World Cup G1

Armenia Vs Iran

Armenia play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: Z Garakyan (GK) , S Jouharyan (CB) , A Tarakjian (CB) , A Saatjyan (CB) , P Dadyan (RB) , N Takhtajian (LB) , A Dadayan (CDM) , B Charikian (CAM) , P Ilandryan (RM) , D Jibotyan (LM) , T Sahaghian (ST) And the subs are: N Badjaksejian (CB) , P Vartayan (CB) , A Natlinyan (CM) , A Ichlokmanian (CM) , S Baderedjian (ST)

Iran play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: H Fawaz (GK) , F Khalaf (CB) , H Younes (CB) , Z Moussa (RB) , S Beshara (LB) , U Ayan (CDM) , M Kaiser (CAM) , R Tahan (RM) , A Kamal (LM) , K Abbasi (ST) , A Kafarov (ST) And the subs are: F Aziz (CB) , A Sylla (CB) , J Raad (CM) , A Bey (CM) , A Ayoub (ST)

Welcome to Abu Dhabi Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE where Armenia will face Iran.  This is a group stage match in the World Cup.  The attendance is 23000.

1' - Armenia kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Penik Dadyan passes to Ared Saatjyan.  Ared Saatjyan passes the ball to Ashod Tarakjian.  Ashod Tarakjian finds Penik Dadyan with a long ball.  Penik Dadyan attempts to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but Haaris Fawaz manages to stop the shot!  

6' - Haaris Fawaz plays a long ball to Zain Moussa.  Zain Moussa shoots from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Iran!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

7' - Armenia kick the ball off for the restart.  

17' - Penik Dadyan finds Ashod Tarakjian with a long pass.  Ashod Tarakjian finds Dikran Jibotyan with a short pass.  Dikran Jibotyan tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Babig Charikian is first to the loose ball...Babig Charikian hits a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

20' - Haaris Fawaz finds Majid Kaiser with a short pass.  Majid Kaiser looks to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

26' - Zain Moussa plays a short pass to Haaris Younes.  Haaris Younes passes to Majid Kaiser.  Ashod Tarakjian tackles Majid Kaiser and takes possession.  Ashod Tarakjian sees a run from Tsolag Sahaghian.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Tsolag Sahaghian runs on to the ball.  Tsolag Sahaghian tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

36' - Ared Saatjyan finds Samuel Jouharyan with a short pass.  Samuel Jouharyan passes to Ared Saatjyan.  Amer Kafarov dispossesses Ared Saatjyan and takes the ball.  Parunag Ilandryan dispossesses Amer Kafarov and takes possession.  Parunag Ilandryan finds Ashod Tarakjian with a short pass.  Ashod Tarakjian sees a run from Tsolag Sahaghian.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

45' - Majid Kaiser finds Umair Ayan with a long pass.  Umair Ayan passes the ball to Majid Kaiser.  Majid Kaiser curves the ball into the box, but opposing player Samuel Jouharyan takes possession.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Iran kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

50' - Babig Charikian uses his pace to beat Haaris Younes.  

51' - Babig Charikian spots a run from Tsolag Sahaghian.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Tsolag Sahaghian is able to take the ball.  Tsolag Sahaghian looks to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a fine goal from Tsolag Sahaghian for Armenia!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

51' - Iran kick the ball off for the restart.  

55' - Nshan Takhtajian sees Babig Charikian making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Babig Charikian is able to control the ball.  Babig Charikian takes a shot...but the shot goes wide!

60' - Ared Saatjyan chips a long ball to Ashod Tarakjian.  Ashod Tarakjian sees Parunag Ilandryan making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

71' - Zain Moussa passes a long ball to Majid Kaiser.  Samuel Jouharyan dispossesses Majid Kaiser and gains possession for his team.  Samuel Jouharyan passes to Nshan Takhtajian.  Nshan Takhtajian plays a short pass to Adur Dadayan.  Adur Dadayan takes a shot from outside the area towards goal...but the shot bounces off the post!  Parunag Ilandryan gets to the ball first...Parunag Ilandryan tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Parunag Ilandryan for Armenia!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

71' - Iran kick the ball off for the restart.  

76' - Umair Ayan plays the ball to Majid Kaiser.  Majid Kaiser passes to Sajid Beshara.  Sajid Beshara sees Rehan Tahan making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Rehan Tahan runs on to the ball.  Rehan Tahan tries to cutback, but Ali Kamal is unable to latch on to the ball and it goes loose!  Kashif Abbasi passes to Rehan Tahan.  Rehan Tahan passes to Amer Kafarov.  Amer Kafarov tries to use ball skills to beat Babig Charikian, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Iran.  

77' - Majid Kaiser will take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but Samuel Jouharyan intercepts and takes possession.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Amer Kafarov is going to be taken off.  Ahmed Ayoub joins the game from the bench.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Haaris Younes is going to be taken off.  Faisal Aziz is going to be brought on.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Umair Ayan is going to be taken off.  Jawad Raad is brought on from the bench.  

85' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dikran Jibotyan will come off.  Avarayr Ichlokmanian is brought on from the bench.  

86' - Ared Saatjyan spots a run from Adur Dadayan.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Adur Dadayan is able to control the ball.  Adur Dadayan reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and finds Parunag Ilandryan.  Parunag Ilandryan attempts a shot towards goal...but Haaris Fawaz gets down to stop the shot!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Armenia 2 - 1 Iran.