Shirak and Alashkert advance to Armenian Cup quarter-finals

In the Armenian Cup round of 16, Shirak secured a commanding 7:1 victory over First League side Lernayin Artsakh to book their place in the quarter-finals.

Rafik Misakyan, Grigor Ghumashyan, Raymond Akoasi Gyamfi, Amara Karamoko Fofana, Sergey Manukyan, Mesamba Bamba and Vazgen Sargsyan scored for the Gyumri-based club. Tigran Petrosyan scored Lernayin Artsakh’s only goal in the first half.

Alashkert also claimed a convincing victory on the day, beating BKMA 4–0. Daouda Togola scored a hat-trick for Vahe Gevorgyan’s side, while Sabobo Joseph Banda added another goal.

Two more Armenian Cup Round of 16 matches will take place on 29 October: Olimpia vs Ararat-Armenia and Noah vs Syunik.

Armenian Cup, Round of 16
Lernayin Artsakh - Shirak: 1:7
Stadium: Gyumri City Stadium
Referee: Henrik Nalbandyan
Goals: Rafik Misakyan 20 (pen.), Grigor Ghumashyan 28, Raymond Akoasi Gyamfi 37, Amara Karamoko Fofana 42, Tigran Petrosyan 49, Sergey Manukyan 77, Mesamba Bamba 81, Vazgen Sargsyan 83
Match Report

Armenian Cup, Round of 16
Alashkert - BKMA: 4:0
Stadium: Avan Academy
Referee: Zaven Hovhannisyan
Goals: Daouda Togola 24, 33, 60, Sabobo Joseph Banda 38
Match Report