Match report

Armenia Defeats Latvia 4-1 in UEFA Nations League

Armenia
Armenia
4–1
FT
Latvia
Latvia
Sep 7, 2024

Armenia put on an impressive display, defeating Latvia 4-1 in their UEFA Nations League match on 2024-09-07. V. Bichakhchyan opened the scoring early on, followed by two own goals by Latvia players G. Harutyunyan and Kaspars Dubra, and a goal from L. Zelarayán. E. Spertsyan added a fourth late in the game, sealing Armenia's dominant performance.

Key Facts

  • • V. Bichakhchyan scored Armenia's first goal in the 6th minute
  • • Two own goals by Latvia players G. Harutyunyan (9th minute) and Kaspars Dubra (35th minute)
  • • L. Zelarayán netted a crucial goal in the 48th minute
  • • E. Spertsyan sealed the victory with a late goal in the 86th minute
  • • Latvia's substitutes included D. Zelenkovs, D. Balodis, V. Gutkovskis, and R. Savalnieks

Lineups

Armenia

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Čančarević (G)
  • 2 A. Calisir (D)
  • 3 V. Haroyan (D)
  • 4 G. Harutyunyan (D)
  • 13 K. Hovhannisyan (M)
  • 8 E. Spertsyan (M)
  • 6 U. Iwu (M)
  • 21 N. Tiknizyan (M)
  • 23 V. Bichakhchyan (F)
  • 10 L. Zelarayán (F)
  • 9 A. Serobyan (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 E. Sevikyan
  • 18 Z. Shaghoyan
  • 22 S. Muradyan
  • 17 G. Ranos
  • 15 D. Davidyan
  • 5 E. Simonyan
  • 19 E. Grigoryan
  • 14 G. Manvelyan
  • 12 A. Beglaryan
  • 20 A. Khamoyan
  • 16 H. Avagyan
  • 11 H. Harutyunyan

Latvia

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 23 R. Matrevics (G)
  • 13 R. Jurkovskis (D)
  • 4 K. Dubra (D)
  • 6 K. Tobers (D)
  • 16 A. Jaunzems (M)
  • 22 A. Saveļjevs (M)
  • 17 L. Vapne (M)
  • 14 A. Cigaņiks (M)
  • 10 J. Ikaunieks (F)
  • 20 R. Uldriķis (F)
  • 7 E. Dašķevičs (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 D. Zelenkovs
  • 2 D. Balodis
  • 9 V. Gutkovskis
  • 11 R. Savaļnieks
  • 3 R. Varslavāns
  • 12 F. Orols
  • 21 M. Toņiševs
  • 19 D. Meļņiks
  • 18 M. Regža
  • 1 R. Ozols
  • 8 E. Birka
  • 5 V. Isajevs

Timeline

  1. Armenia
    6' Armenia Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Bichakhchyan · Assist: Nair Tiknizyan
  2. Latvia
    9' Latvia Goal · Own Goal
    G. Harutyunyan
  3. Latvia
    22' Latvia Card · Yellow Card
    Lūkass Vapne

    Foul

  4. Armenia
    35' Armenia Goal · Own Goal
    Kaspars Dubra
  5. Armenia
    48' Armenia Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Zelarayán
  6. Latvia
    63' Latvia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lūkass Vapne · On: D. Zelenkovs
  7. Latvia
    63' Latvia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kaspars Dubra · On: D. Balodis
  8. Latvia
    63' Latvia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Dašķevičs · On: V. Gutkovskis
  9. Latvia
    64' Latvia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Jaunzems · On: R. Savalnieks
  10. Armenia
    66' Armenia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Bichakhchyan · On: E. Sevikyan
  11. Armenia
    66' Armenia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Serobyan · On: Z. Shaghoyan
  12. Latvia
    69' Latvia Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ikaunieks

    Foul

  13. Armenia
    76' Armenia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: André Calisir · On: S. Muradyan
  14. Latvia
    82' Latvia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Ikaunieks · On: R. Varslavāns
  15. Armenia
    84' Armenia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Zelarayán · On: G. Ranos
  16. Armenia
    86' Armenia Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Spertsyan · Assist: G. Ranos

Match Stats

Stat Armenia Latvia
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 88% 81%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 3
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 554 375
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 5 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 1
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 487 303
Shots Inside Box 8 1
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Armenia took control early with two quick goals within the first 9 minutes, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Latvia's substitutions did not improve their defensive resilience, as Armenia continued to score and secure their lead