Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Ararat-Armenia began pre-season with a 1-1 draw against Slovenian side Mura in Hungary, Hugo Oliveira scoring for the Armenian club.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Ararat-Armenia took the lead in the 36th minute through Oliveira, who found the net against the run of early Slovenian pressure. The Armenian side held their advantage into the half-time interval.
Mura, who finished 8th in the Slovenian PrvaLiga last season, pushed for an equaliser in the second half. Their persistence paid off in the 81st minute when R. Caks levelled the score, ensuring the friendly ended all square.
No cards were shown during the contest, a reflection of its pre-season, non-competitive nature.
The turning point
Mura's growing dominance after the interval told in the final 10 minutes. Ararat-Armenia had controlled much of the game after Oliveira's opener, but their intensity dropped as players were substituted and fitness levels were tested. Caks' equaliser was a deserved reward for Mura's second-half urgency.
Key performers
Hugo Oliveira (Ararat-Armenia) — The forward scored the opening goal in the 36th minute, showing sharp movement to beat the Mura defence. His finish was the standout individual moment of the match.
R. Caks (Mura) — The Slovenian attacker levelled late on with a composed finish in the 81st minute, salvaging a draw for his side.
Vardan Minasyan — The long-serving Ararat-Armenia head coach will have valued the 90-minute runout for his squad, with minutes managed ahead of competitive fixtures.
What it means
This was Ararat-Armenia's first of two planned friendlies during their Hungarian training camp. They face Serbian side Vojvodina on 27 June. The 2024-25 Armenian Premier League champions are building toward their Champions League first qualifying round tie against Riga, with the first leg scheduled for 7 or 8 July.
Mura, who finished 8th in the 2025-26 Slovenian PrvaLiga, continue their own pre-season programme. They are also scheduled to face Armenian side Noah on 4 July.
Verdict
A useful pre-season workout for both sides, with Ararat-Armenia showing glimpses of quality through Oliveira but fading after the break. Minasyan will want sharper concentration over 90 minutes before Champions League business begins in July.
Match Events
Key match events between Ararat-Armenia and Mura — 2 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 27 Jun 2026