Armenian National Team Draws 1-1 Against Wales, Ending Euro 2024 Hopes (PHOTOS)

In a critical UEFA EURO-2024 qualification round match, the Armenian national football team clashed with Wales at the Republican stadium named after Vazgen Sargsyan in Yerevan. The high-stakes game ended in a 1-1 draw, dealing a blow to Armenia's aspirations for the final stage of the championship.

The pressure was palpable as Armenia entered the match, knowing they needed victories in both of their remaining matches in Group D to secure a chance at advancing. Lucas Zelarayan brought hope to the Armenian team with a swift goal in the 5th minute, setting the tone for a spirited battle against their Welsh opponents.

However, the tides turned as Nair Tiknizyan's unfortunate own goal in the dying moments of the first half leveled the score, leaving both teams deadlocked at 1-1 as they headed into the halftime break.

The result leaves the Armenian national team with 8 points in the group standings, currently positioned 4th and effectively eliminating their chances of making it to the final stage of the European championship. With a record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 defeats, Armenia's hopes now rest solely on securing a respectable conclusion to their qualifying round.

In the last remaining fixture, Armenia is slated to face off against Croatia’s team, an encounter that serves more as a matter of pride than altering their fate in the UEFA EURO-2024 journey.

The draw against Wales serves as a bittersweet moment for the Armenian fans, recognizing the team's fighting spirit while lamenting the missed opportunity to progress further in the championship.

The draw against Wales serves as a bittersweet moment for the Armenian fans, recognizing the team's fighting spirit while lamenting the missed opportunity to progress further in the championship.