Match report
Faroe Islands 2-2 Armenia: Draw in UEFA Nations League
Faroe Islands
2–2
FT
Armenia
Oct 10, 2024
In a thrilling encounter, Faroe Islands managed to hold off Armenia to secure a 2-2 draw in their UEFA Nations League match. Frodi Benjaminsen and J. Bjartalid netted for the home side, while L. Zelarayán and G. Manvelyan found the back of the net for Armenia, ensuring a hard-fought point for both teams.
Key Facts
- • Faroe Islands scored first through Frodi Benjaminsen in the 37th minute
- • Armenia equalized through L. Zelarayán in the 44th minute
- • J. Bjartalid restored Faroe Islands' lead in the 85th minute
- • G. Manvelyan scored an equalizer for Armenia in the 90th minute (3rd minute of added time)
- • Faroe Islands made multiple substitutions in the second half, including Andrias Edmundsson, S. Vatnhamar, and J. Edmundsson
- • Armenia substituted H. Harutyunyan and G. Ranos in the 67th minute
Lineups
Faroe Islands
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 23 B. á Reynatrøð (G)
- 19 J. Benjaminsen (D)
- 15 O. Færø (D)
- 14 A. Edmundsson (D)
- 3 V. Davidsen (D)
- 10 S. Vatnhamar (M)
- 16 G. Vatnhamar (M)
- 20 H. Sørensen (M)
- 13 H. Agnarsson (F)
- 9 J. Edmundsson (F)
- 18 M. Olsen (F)
Substitutes
- 8 B. Hendriksson
- 21 P. Knudsen
- 7 J. Bjartalíð
- 17 A. Justinussen
- 6 R. Joensen
- 11 K. Olsen
- 22 D. Johansen
- 1 M. Lamhauge
- 4 A. Svensson
- 12 T. Gestsson
- 5 S. Nattestad
- 2 J. Danielsen
Armenia
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 O. Čančarević (G)
- 13 K. Hovhannisyan (D)
- 22 S. Muradyan (D)
- 3 V. Haroyan (D)
- 4 G. Harutyunyan (D)
- 21 N. Tiknizyan (D)
- 23 V. Bichakhchyan (M)
- 6 U. Iwu (M)
- 11 H. Harutyunyan (M)
- 10 L. Zelarayán (F)
- 17 G. Ranos (F)
Substitutes
- 7 E. Sevikyan
- 18 A. Miranyan
- 14 G. Manvelyan
- 12 A. Beglaryan
- 2 A. Calisir
- 15 Z. Shaghoyan
- 19 E. Grigoryan
- 16 H. Avagyan
- 20 A. Dashyan
- 5 E. Simonyan
- 9 A. Serobyan
Timeline
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37' Faroe Islands Goal · Normal GoalFrodi Benjaminsen
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44' Armenia Goal · Normal GoalL. Zelarayán
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55' Armenia Card · Yellow CardG. Ranos
Foul
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61' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Vatnhamar · On: B. Hendriksson
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61' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Edmundsson · On: P. Knudsen
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62' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 3Off: H. Agnarsson · On: J. Bjartalid
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67' Armenia subst · Substitution 1Off: H. Harutyunyan · On: E. Sevikyan
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67' Armenia subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Ranos · On: A. Miranyan
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70' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Olsen · On: A. Justinussen
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79' Faroe Islands Card · Yellow CardAndrias Edmundsson
Foul
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82' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 5Off: H. Sørensen · On: R. Joensen
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85' Faroe Islands Goal · Normal GoalJ. Bjartalid
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86' Armenia subst · Substitution 3Off: V. Bichakhchyan · On: G. Manvelyan
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87' Armenia Card · Yellow CardS. Muradyan
Foul
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88' Armenia Card · Yellow CardVarazdat Haroyan
Argument
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90'+3 Armenia Goal · Normal GoalG. Manvelyan
Match Stats
| Stat | Faroe Islands | Armenia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 85% |
| Offsides | 5 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 20 |
| Corners | 4 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 346 | 470 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 9 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 265 | 399 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 12 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Frodi Benjaminsen's early goal gave Faroe Islands the lead, but Armenia quickly responded through L. Zelarayán before halftime
- ▸ J. Bjartalid's goal in the 85th minute put Faroe Islands back in front, only for G. Manvelyan to equalize in stoppage time, securing a point for Armenia