Armenia appoints new national team coach

The Associated Press
05/20/05 10:19 EDT

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) – Henk Wisman was named coach of Armenia’s
national team Friday, ahead of next month’s two World Cup qualifiers.

Wisman, of the Netherlands, will be Armenia’s fourth foreign coach
in three years.

Formerly coach of Dutch clubs Den Bosch and Volendam, Wisman replaces
Bernard Casoni, who was fired after March’s 2-0 loss to the Netherlands
left Armenia tied for last place in its World Cup qualifying group.

Armenia hosts Macedonia on June 8 before traveling to Romania four
days later.

“It’s difficult to forecast the results of the forthcoming matches,
but I’m setting the maximum goals,” said Wisman.

Wisman is contracted until the end of the qualifying campaign in
October. His contract then may be extended to two more years, said
Ruben Airapetian, head of the Armenian soccer federation.

Wisman will also look after the under-21 and under-19 teams and coach
Yerevan club Pyunik.
From: Baghdasarian