MIKA Ashtarak 0-1 FC Noah B | Armenian First League | 25 May 2026

FC Noah B ground out a narrow 1-0 victory over MIKA Ashtarak at the Mika Stadium on 25 May 2026, in a tightly contested Armenian First League fixture. A solitary goal in the first half proved enough to separate the two sides on a night where defensive discipline prevailed over attacking flair.

Match Overview

The match began cautiously, with both teams wary of conceding early. MIKA Ashtarak enjoyed more possession but struggled to break through a well-organised Noah B defense. The breakthrough came just before the half-hour mark when Noah B capitalised on a set piece. A corner kick was flicked on at the near post, and the ball bounced kindly for a forward to tap in from close range.

MIKA Ashtarak pushed for an equaliser in the second half, introducing fresh legs and switching to a more attacking formation. However, they lacked precision in the final third, and Noah B held firm, clearing danger and limiting clear opportunities. The visitors even had a goal disallowed for offside in the 70th minute, but it ultimately didn’t matter.

Key Moments

• 26' – 0-1: FC Noah B scored from a corner; a flick-on at the near post set up a simple finish from two yards out.
• 55' – MIKA chance: A long-range effort forced a good save from the Noah B goalkeeper.
• 70' – Disallowed goal: Noah B thought they had doubled the lead, but the assistant referee raised the flag for offside.
• 88' – Late pressure: MIKA Ashtarak had a header cleared off the line in a frantic final push.

Tactical Story

The game was dominated by midfield battles and set pieces. MIKA Ashtarak tried to build through short passes, but Noah B sat deep in a compact 4-4-2 shape, forcing the home side wide. Crosses into the box were well-handled by the Noah B center-backs, who won most aerial duels. The away side’s game plan was simple: absorb pressure and strike from dead-ball situations.

Player Standouts

Noah B’s goalkeeper made two crucial saves, including one in stoppage time to preserve the clean sheet. The goalscorer was also influential, holding up play and linking with midfield runners. For MIKA Ashtarak, the left winger showed flashes of creativity but lacked support in advanced areas.

Season Impact

FC Noah B climbed to 6th in the Armenian First League table with 18 points, keeping them in contention for the promotion playoffs. MIKA Ashtarak remained in 10th place, mired in a relegation battle after failing to convert possession into points. The result highlighted Noah B’s resilience under pressure and their ability to grind out results on the road.