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SEASON REVIEW: ARMENIA
UEFA.com
Nov 10 2009
Pyunik have won nine successive league titles (©90rope)
FC Pyunik's dominance appears to know no bounds after they added
the Armenian Cup to their ninth successive Bardzraguyn khumb title,
while FC Ulis Yerevan raised eyebrows with a third-placed finish.
Champions: FC Pyunik Pyunik remain top of the pile after landing
their 12th title in 18 years. Pushed hard by eventual runners-up FC
Mika for much of the campaign, they finally asserted themselves by
clinching the league on the penultimate day before seeing off their
nearest challengers 4-0 in the final round of matches.
Cup final: FC Pyunik 1-0 FC Banants The 20-year-old Genrikh Mkhitaryan
became an instant hero with an added-time winner that secured Pyunik's
double triumph with their fourth Armenian Cup victory.
Player of the Year: Hrayr Mkoyan (FC Ulis Yerevan) The central
defender was an inspired leader in helping his side to a third-place
finish. Ulis were breached 25 times in the 28-game season - a
defensive record second only to Pyunik - with Mkoyan a towering
figure throughout. The 23-year-old made his international debut
against Belgium in September and already looks to be a mainstay of
the national team.
One to watch: David Manoyan (FC Pyunik) The Pyunik youngster made
his bow in May 2008 at just 17 but this season came to age, making
23 league appearances and contributing two goals. However, it is his
vision and creative flair which has stood out.
Surprise package: FC Ararat Yerevan Second in 2008, they were once
again among the favourites this year.
However, after collecting a meagre 14 points, they now find themselves
in the second tier.
Leading scorer: Arthur Kocharyan, FC Ulis Yerevan (15)
Number: 9 Pyunik won the league for a ninth successive year.
Quote "It is very important to have the winning psychology in my
team. The opponents played against my young footballers with double
energy and I'm happy that my team progressed and showed itself as a
united group of players."
Pyunik coach Vardan Minasyan
UEFA.com
Nov 10 2009
Pyunik have won nine successive league titles (©90rope)
FC Pyunik's dominance appears to know no bounds after they added
the Armenian Cup to their ninth successive Bardzraguyn khumb title,
while FC Ulis Yerevan raised eyebrows with a third-placed finish.
Champions: FC Pyunik Pyunik remain top of the pile after landing
their 12th title in 18 years. Pushed hard by eventual runners-up FC
Mika for much of the campaign, they finally asserted themselves by
clinching the league on the penultimate day before seeing off their
nearest challengers 4-0 in the final round of matches.
Cup final: FC Pyunik 1-0 FC Banants The 20-year-old Genrikh Mkhitaryan
became an instant hero with an added-time winner that secured Pyunik's
double triumph with their fourth Armenian Cup victory.
Player of the Year: Hrayr Mkoyan (FC Ulis Yerevan) The central
defender was an inspired leader in helping his side to a third-place
finish. Ulis were breached 25 times in the 28-game season - a
defensive record second only to Pyunik - with Mkoyan a towering
figure throughout. The 23-year-old made his international debut
against Belgium in September and already looks to be a mainstay of
the national team.
One to watch: David Manoyan (FC Pyunik) The Pyunik youngster made
his bow in May 2008 at just 17 but this season came to age, making
23 league appearances and contributing two goals. However, it is his
vision and creative flair which has stood out.
Surprise package: FC Ararat Yerevan Second in 2008, they were once
again among the favourites this year.
However, after collecting a meagre 14 points, they now find themselves
in the second tier.
Leading scorer: Arthur Kocharyan, FC Ulis Yerevan (15)
Number: 9 Pyunik won the league for a ninth successive year.
Quote "It is very important to have the winning psychology in my
team. The opponents played against my young footballers with double
energy and I'm happy that my team progressed and showed itself as a
united group of players."
Pyunik coach Vardan Minasyan