Ararat vs Andranik

Ararat struck twice in the first half to establish control. The exact goalscorers are not recorded in official data, but the two-goal cushion proved decisive. Andranik pulled one back after the break but could not find an equaliser as Ararat's defence held firm.

Futbol24's live feed confirmed the half-time scoreline of 2-0, with the second half producing only a consolation for Andranik.

Ararat's second goal before the interval was the critical moment. Andranik, who had lost 5-0 to Shirak in their previous friendly on 11 July, needed to reach half-time within touching distance. The second Ararat goal made that impossible and forced them to chase the game in the second half, leaving gaps that Ararat's reshuffled defence managed to contain.

With goalscorers unconfirmed in available data, the collective first-half performance was the story. Barseghyan, who took charge on 27 June after Ricardo Dionisio's departure, saw his side show clinical edge in the final third during the opening 45 minutes — a quality Ararat lacked in the earlier 1-1 draw with Sardarapat.

For Andranik, the second-half goal was a bright spot in what has been a difficult pre-season. The First League side have now lost both of their summer friendlies.

Ararat's double-header on 19 July — a 1-1 draw followed by a 2-1 win — suggests a squad still in the early stages of conditioning under Barseghyan. The two first-half goals against Andranik indicate positive early work in the final third, though the concession after the interval will be a concern. Andranik, meanwhile, have now conceded seven goals across two friendlies (5-0 vs Shirak, 2-1 vs Ararat), with only one goal scored.

Ararat finished 9th in the 2025/26 Armenian Premier League (13 points from 27 games), narrowly avoiding bottom spot on goal difference. Barseghyan's rebuild is in its early weeks. The 2026/27 Premier League season is expected to begin on 31 July - 2 August 2026, with the draw already completed. Andranik will continue their First League preparations.

A workmanlike pre-season win for Ararat, built on an efficient first half. The second-half lull is understandable given the double-header schedule. Barseghyan has time to sharpen his side before the competitive season begins.

Goalscorer details for this match were not published in official data sources at the time of writing.