FC Noah came out on top in a chaotic Armenian Premier League encounter, defeating Shirak 4–3 in a seven-goal thriller on 9 August 2026. The match swung from end to end and produced drama right up to the final whistle, with the visitors eventually securing a crucial away victory thanks to a stoppage-time winner.
Mad first half
The game exploded into life inside the opening 20 minutes. Shirak struck first through a well-worked move down the right channel, but Noah responded almost immediately with a powerful strike from inside the area. The hosts regained the lead from the penalty spot after a clumsy challenge, only for Noah to equalise once more before the half-hour mark. By the time the referee blew for half-time, Shirak had taken a 3–2 advantage into the break after a spectacular long-range effort rattled the top corner.
Second-half turnaround
Noah came out for the second half with renewed energy and promptly equalised within ten minutes when Arthur Miranyan tapped in from close range after a defensive mix-up. The stage was set for a grandstand finish, and it was Miranyan again who wrote his name in the headlines – a curling free-kick in the 92nd minute completed his hat-trick and sent the travelling support into raptures.
Tactical chaos
This was not a match for tactical purists. Both sides abandoned defensive discipline in pursuit of goals, leaving huge spaces in midfield for the entire 90 minutes. The goalkeepers had little chance for most of the goals, and the high-risk approach made for excellent entertainment but left both coaches with plenty of defensive concerns to address in training.
Performance highlights
- Arthur Miranyan’s hat-trick – the standout individual performance of the round.
- Seven goals: the highest-scoring UPL game of the weekend.
- Comeback resilience: Noah trailed twice before their late victory.
Table impact
The win was a huge boost for FC Noah in the Armenian Premier League table, lifting them into the European spots and sending a warning to their rivals. For Shirak, the defeat was a bitter pill to swallow given their impressive attacking display, and they now face back-to-back away fixtures that will test their defensive stability.