UEFA Nations League match between Armenia and Montenegro don reach first half end, and scoreline na Armenia 1, Montenegro 2. The game dey happen for Republican Stadium – Vazgen Sargsyan, and kick-off set for 12:00 on Monday 28 September.
Nikola Krstovic put Montenegro ahead with right footed shot from outside the box to top right corner. Andrej Djuric assist the goal. That goal make am Armenia 1, Montenegro 2.
But before that, Artur Serobyan equalize for Armenia. The left footed shot from centre of box enter bottom right corner. Ognjen Cancarevic give the assist following a fast break. That goal make score 1-1.
First half also see small delays. Referee stop match because Ognjen Cancarevic (Armenia) pick injury. After some time, delay over and they ready to continue. Fourth official announce one minute of added time.
Armenia coach Eghishe Melikyan start with 5-4-1 formation. Montenegro boss Mirko Vucinic set his team as 4-3-3 formation. But confirmed lineup from preview show Armenia as 3-2-4-1: Ognjen Cancarevic (GK), Erik Piloyan, Argishti Petrosyan, Georgiy Arutiunian, Artem Bandikyan, Nair Tiknizyan, Artur Serobyan, Ugochukwu Iwu, Eduard Spertsyan, Zhirayr Shaghoyan, Artur Miranyan. Montenegro confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Balsa Popovic (GK), Milan Roganovic, Andrej Djuric, Stefan Savic, Ognjen Gasevic, Dusan Vukovic, Stefan Loncar, Marko Jankovic, Andrija Bulatovic, Milutin Osmajic, Nikola Krstovic.
Before this match, Armenia won their last game, beating Latvia at home. They triumphed 2-0 at Republican Stadium – Vazgen Sargsyan in Nations League C. Yegishe Melikyan’s men boasted 56% possession and had four shots on target, with Georgiy Arutiunian and Artur Gharibyan scoring one goal each.
Montenegro claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-1 Nations League C win occurred against Cyprus at Stadion Pod Goricom. The Brave Falcons had four shots on goal and enjoyed 66% possession, with Nikola Krstovic and Milutin Osmajic finding the net.
Armenia have 3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 7.1 attempts. They have averaged 43.5% possession and 3.6 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.9 goals from 5.8 shots on goal, 11.7 attempts and 4.5 corners. Top scorer Eduard Spertsyan has found the net 3 times, with Georgiy Arutiunian, Artur Gharibyan, Grant-Leon Ranos and Edgar Sevikyan getting 1 goals each. Eduard Spertsyan, Zhirayr Shaghoyan and Grant-Leon Ranos have racked up the most assists with 1 each.
Montenegro have won 5 and lost 5, with an average of 4.5 shots on goal, 10.9 attempts and 1.3 goals. Mirko Vucinic’s team average 51.9% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 11.4 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal. Nikola Krstovic has landed 6 goals, Milutin Osmajic 2, with Vasilije Adzic and two others scoring 1. Marko Jankovic has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.
For live match, Artem Bandikyan (Armenia) win free kick in defensive half after foul by Stefan Loncar (Montenegro). Corner come for Montenegro, conceded by Argishti Petrosyan. Nikola Krstovic (Montenegro) left footed shot from difficult angle on left get blocked, assisted by Stefan Loncar. Artur Serobyan (Armenia) left footed shot from right side of box get saved in bottom right corner by Balsa Popovic (Montenegro), assisted by Eduard Spertsyan.
More fouls dey: Artem Bandikyan (Armenia) win free kick in defensive half after foul by Milutin Osmajic (Montenegro). Artur Miranyan (Armenia) commit foul, Andrija Bulatovic (Montenegro) win free kick in defensive half. Argishti Petrosyan (Armenia) commit foul, Nikola Krstovic (Montenegro) win free kick on left wing. Handball by Nikola Krstovic (Montenegro). Georgi Harutyunyan (Armenia) win free kick in defensive half after foul by Dusan Vukovic (Montenegro).
