2024-08-01 10:25:36
“Alashkert”, a newcomer to the European Cups, overcame the hurdle of the first qualifying round of the European League.
In the first match against the Scottish “St. Johnston”, Abraham Khashmanyan’s team won by a narrow margin thanks to a goal scored by Mihran Manasyan, and the return match ended with a score of 2:1, and “Alashkert” got an opportunity to continue the fight thanks to a goal scored under the opponent’s roof.
O’Halloran opened the scoring in the 34th minute of the game at McDiarmid Park in Perth. The guests scored a goal in the second half. Norayr Gyozalyan stood out in the 74th minute. In the 87th minute, McKay gave his team the lead, but St Johnstone could do nothing more. It should also be noted that “Alashkert” played with 10 people from the 65th minute. after receiving the second yellow card, Karen Muradyan was removed from the field. Let’s add that “Alashkert” will be the opponent of “Kairat” in the second qualifying round.
Europa League, first round of qualification
“St. Johnston”-“Alashkert”: 2:1 (total: 2:2)
Goals: O’Halloran 34, Mackay 87 – Gyozalyan 74