Armenia’s futsal national team defeats Albania in Tirana

On February 5, in the Albanian capital Tirana, UEFA Futsal EURO 2026 qualifying main round match between Albania and Armenia took place. Armenian futsal team secured a 5:1 victory. Denis Nevedrov scored a hat-trick, while Artur Melkonyan and Nikita Khromykh each added a goal.

With 10 points after four matches, Armenia's futsal national team now leads Group 6.

Albania - Armenia 1:5 (0:0)

Albania, Tirana, Olimpik park

Goal scorers: Nevedrov 21'48", 26'28", 36'31" Melkonyan 30'26" 

Khromykh 38'53" (Armenia) Ermir Krieziu 38'41" (Albania)

Albania

1. Fidan Misini, 4. Arif Limani, 9. Arber Shkodra, 11. Halim Selmanaj, 14. Roald Halimi (C)

Substitutes: 12. Mario Shkoza, 2. Artan Jonuzi, 3. Fatlum Pishtani, 5. Flamur Tahiri, 6. Briland Toma, 7. Shipeon Brahimi, 8. Azem Brahimi, 10. Endrit Kaca, 13. Ermir Krieziu

Head Coach: Erind Resuli

Armenia

16. Albert Aghajanov, 6. Nikita Khromykh, 7. Vladimir Sanosyan (C), 8. Denis Nevedrov, 13. Artur Melkonyan

Substitutes: 1. Artur Mkrtchyan, 3. Gamlet Manukyan, 5. Mikael Gandilian, 10. Rafik Melikyan, 11. Garegin Mashumyan, 18. Aghasi Yeghiazaryan, 22. Artur Patatyan, 23. Arsen Petrosov

Head Coach: Ruben Nazaretyan