Sioni vs BKMA

BKMA took control early in the Club Friendly fixture. Harutyunyan opened the scoring in the first half, capitalising on good work in the build-up to slot home. The Armenian side doubled their lead before the interval through a player the club described as "our new footballer, whose transfer we will announce soon" — a goal scored before the official unveiling of the signing.

Sioni pulled one back after the restart, briefly giving the hosts hope of a comeback. But Harutyunyan restored BKMA's two-goal cushion with his second of the afternoon, completing a brace that sealed the 3-1 result.

BKMA's second goal, scored by the as-yet-unnamed new signing before half-time, proved decisive. Had Sioni gone in at the break only 1-0 down, the second half could have unfolded differently. Instead, the 2-0 advantage forced Sioni to chase the game from the restart, leaving gaps that Harutyunyan eventually exploited for his second.

Davit Harutyunyan (BKMA) — The 18-year-old forward, who turns 19 on 2 August, was the match-winner. His brace showcased the composure that has made him a regular feature of BKMA's first-team plans. The Armenian U21 international, valued at around €125,000, is one to watch in the upcoming Armenian Premier League season.

BKMA's mystery signing — The identity of the player who scored BKMA's second goal has not yet been confirmed by the club. In their match report, BKMA stated "another goal was scored by our new footballer, whose transfer we will announce soon." The goal itself was notable for arriving before the official announcement, suggesting the player was already training with the squad.

Sioni's defence — The Georgian side, competing in Erovnuli Liga 2 under manager Ucha Sosiashvili, struggled to contain BKMA's attacking movement, particularly on the counter. Conceding three goals in a friendly at their own ground will be a concern ahead of their Georgian Cup fixture on 25 July.

The 4score aggregate statistics for the fixture show Sioni averaging 1.35 goals per match across their recent 10-game sample, while BKMA average 1.05. That the Armenian side scored more than double their recent average (3 goals) speaks to the open nature of the friendly and Sioni's defensive vulnerability. The match was played at Tamaz Stepania Stadium (capacity 3,500), a compact venue where Sioni typically rely on home advantage — a factor that did not materialise here.

No detailed match stats (possession, shots, xG) were recorded for this fixture, which is common for lower-tier club friendlies. The raw scoreline tells the story: BKMA were clinical when it mattered, while Sioni's single goal suggested they created at least one meaningful chance but lacked the finishing to sustain a comeback.

For BKMA, this was a confidence-boosting end to their pre-season schedule. The Armenian Premier League side finished 7th in the 2025-26 season with 23 points from 27 matches (4 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses). They now turn their attention to the new league campaign, which kicks off on 31 July against Shirak at the Football Academy Stadium in Yerevan.

For Sioni, the result is a reminder of the gap between Georgia's second tier and Armenia's top flight. The club, founded in 1936 and Georgian champions in 2005-06, currently sit in Erovnuli Liga 2 under manager Ucha Sosiashvili (appointed January 2026). Their next competitive fixture is a Georgian Cup match against FC Gori on 25 July.

A straightforward pre-season win for BKMA, who looked sharper and more organised than their Georgian hosts. Harutyunyan's double was the headline, but the promise of an imminent new signing adds intrigue to what BKMA can achieve in the 2026-27 Armenian Premier League season. Sioni have work to do before their cup tie, particularly in defence.