Congrats to Armenia for recording their first-ever home victory against Macedonia -- and a decisive one at that, winning 4-1 to temporarily take the lead in Group B. The home side had already recorded two goals, from Marcos Pizzelli and Henrikh Mkhitarian, when Macedonia captain Velice Sumulikoski was handed a red card in the 54th minute. After that, there was really no coming back for the visitors, although they did manage a consolation goal from Vance Sikov, who, coincidentally I’m sure, also has the fewest number of letters in his name of any starters in the Macedonia side.
UEFA Euro 2012 Qualifying: Armenia Beat Macedonia 4-1 To Take Temporary Lead In Group B
It looked like the match would finish 3-1 before Macedonia keeper Martin Bogatinov elected to sit down rather than, you know, save, allowing Artur Sarkisov to score a fourth in added time. Now the pressure's on for Russia, who travel to Slovakia, and Ireland, who host Andorra. Any mistakes and Armenia will likely make the playoffs.
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