Match report

Armenia Stuns Latvia in UEFA Nations League Clash

Latvia
Latvia
1–2
FT
Armenia
Armenia
Nov 17, 2024

Armenia stunned Latvia with a 2-1 victory in their UEFA Nations League encounter, showcasing resilience and tactical flexibility. Despite Latvia's spirited response, Armenia's early goal and late clincher proved decisive in securing the three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Latvia 1–2 Armenia
  • • E. Spertsyan scored Armenia's first goal in the 48th minute
  • • R. Uldrikis equalized for Latvia in the 70th minute
  • • A. Miranyan secured Armenia's win with a goal in the 74th minute
  • • Latvia's R. Savalnieks received a yellow card in the 73rd minute

Lineups

Latvia

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 23 R. Matrevics (G)
  • 13 R. Jurkovskis (D)
  • 6 K. Tobers (D)
  • 5 A. Černomordijs (D)
  • 2 D. Balodis (D)
  • 14 A. Cigaņiks (D)
  • 15 D. Zelenkovs (M)
  • 22 A. Saveļjevs (M)
  • 8 R. Varslavāns (M)
  • 10 J. Ikaunieks (F)
  • 9 V. Gutkovskis (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 R. Uldriķis
  • 7 E. Dašķevičs
  • 11 R. Savaļnieks
  • 19 R. Krollis
  • 17 L. Vapne
  • 16 A. Jaunzems
  • 3 V. Jagodinskis
  • 12 F. Orols
  • 4 K. Dubra
  • 18 E. Birka
  • 1 K. Zviedris

Armenia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Čančarević (G)
  • 4 G. Harutyunyan (D)
  • 3 V. Haroyan (D)
  • 13 S. Muradyan (D)
  • 21 N. Tiknizyan (D)
  • 6 U. Iwu (M)
  • 5 S. Udo (M)
  • 8 E. Spertsyan (M)
  • 23 V. Bichakhchyan (F)
  • 17 G. Ranos (F)
  • 10 L. Zelarayán (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 G. Manvelyan
  • 22 N. Grigoryan
  • 18 A. Miranyan
  • 2 A. Calisir
  • 7 E. Sevikyan
  • 15 Z. Shaghoyan
  • 20 E. Grigoryan
  • 16 H. Avagyan
  • 11 H. Harutyunyan
  • 12 A. Beglaryan
  • 19 H. Hambardzumyan
  • 9 A. Serobyan

Timeline

  1. Armenia
    46' Armenia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Udo · On: G. Manvelyan
  2. Armenia
    48' Armenia Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Spertsyan · Assist: L. Zelarayán
  3. Armenia
    63' Armenia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Bichakhchyan · On: N. Grigoryan
  4. Armenia
    63' Armenia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Ranos · On: A. Miranyan
  5. Latvia
    67' Latvia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Gutkovskis · On: R. Uldrikis
  6. Latvia
    67' Latvia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ikaunieks · On: E. Dašķevičs
  7. Latvia
    67' Latvia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Saveļjevs · On: R. Savalnieks
  8. Latvia
    70' Latvia Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Uldrikis · Assist: D. Zelenkovs
  9. Latvia
    73' Latvia Card · Yellow Card
    R. Savalnieks

    Foul

  10. Armenia
    74' Armenia Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Miranyan
  11. Latvia
    76' Latvia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Raivis Andris Jurkovskis · On: R. Krollis
  12. Latvia
    82' Latvia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Kristers Tobers · On: Lūkass Vapne
  13. Armenia
    84' Armenia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Zelarayán · On: André Calisir
  14. Armenia
    89' Armenia Card · Yellow Card
    N. Grigoryan

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Latvia Armenia
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 78% 79%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 15
Corners 0 9
Total Passes 411 400
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 2 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 322 317
Shots Inside Box 6 12
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ E. Spertsyan's goal in the 48th minute gave Armenia a crucial lead, setting the stage for their eventual victory
  • ▸ Armenia's A. Miranyan's decisive goal in the 74th minute sealed the win, despite Latvia's efforts to stage a comeback