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All three Armenian clubs that started their competition in the first round of UEFA European Cup qualifying successfully overcame the hurdle and advanced to the second round of their respective tournaments.
Results
UEFA Champions League: Ararat-Armenia overcame the Latvian side Riga 4:3 (2:0, 2:3) over two legs and advanced to the second qualifying round, earning Armenia 0.250 UEFA rating points.
UEFA Conference League: Alashkert won 6:5 on penalties against Kazakhstan's Elima after a 3:3 (1:1, 2:2) draw in two games, earning 0.250 rating points.
UEFA Conference League: Pyunik confidently defeated Marsaxlokk of Malta 4:0 (3:0, 1:0) in two matches and brought Armenia another 0.500 rating points.
In the first qualifying round, Armenian clubs collectively earned 1,000 UEFA ranking points, ensuring Armenia's successful start to the new European season.
Armenian Cup winner "Noan" will join the European Cup competition from the second qualifying round of the Conference League.
Pairs of the second qualifying round
Champions League: Ararat-Armenia - Shamrock Rovers (Ireland)
Conference League: Zimbru (Moldova) - Noah
Conference League: Alashkert - CFR Cluj (Romania)
Conference League: "Debrecen" (Hungary) - "Pyunik"
The second qualifying round matches will begin next week, and the draw for the third qualifying round will take place on July 20.
The first Armenian club to take to the field will be Ararat-Armenia, which will host Ireland's Shamrock Rovers in Yerevan on July 21, trying to continue the undefeated start of Armenian clubs in European competitions.
Let us remind you that the champion of Armenia, Ararat-Armenia, will hold its next match on July 21 at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan.