Goal.com, Switzerland
Oct 13 2007

Serbia Held By Armenia In Yerevan

Armenia 0 – 0 Serbia

Serbia’s hopes of Euro 2008 qualification took a potentially killer
blow in Yerevan as Armeia held out for a draw…

zoom – galleria Serbia could not quite make the breakthrough in
Yerevan, the Armenians battling for a point to really complicate the
visitors’ hopes of qualification.

The visitors had the bulk of the possession, invention and, indeed,
chances, but all too often stuttered in the final third, giving
Armenia a welcome, yet useless point as they seek to avoid bottom
spot.

The White Eagles had the best of the early chances, Dejan Stankovic
(pictured) coming close 15 minutes in, with Armenia mostly choosing
to respond via set-pieces in what was a difficult first half for the
visitors.

Berezovsky in the home goal found himself increasingly called into
action as the second period began, Nikola Zigic coming particularly
close as he headed goalwards from a corner just before the hour mark.

Young Zoran Tosic came on for his third international appearance but
couldn’t find the target as Serbia grew increasingly desperate.
Indeed, Armenia perhaps saw the best of the play as a frustrating
match drew to a close.

On the balance of the 90 minutes, the Serbs were the better side, and
certainly had more chances, but composure and finishing all too often
let them down. Armenia, meanwhile, will be pleased with a point as
they pull clear of bottom spot.

Armenia 0 – 0 Serbia

Armenia: Berezovsky; Hovsepyan, Arzumanyan, Dokhoyan, A. Tadevoysan;
Pachajyan, A. Voskanyan (Khachatryan 70), Arakelyan, Karamyan;
Mkhitaryan (A. Hakobyan 82), Melkonyan (Zebelyan 62).

Serbia: Stojkovic; Rukavina, Ivanovic, Stepanov, D. Tosic; Kovacevic,
Kuzmanovic (Z. Tosic 61), Stankovic, Krasic (Jankovic 73); Pantelic
(Lazovic 62), Zigic.

Yellow Cards: Mkhitaryan 23, Arakelyan 37, Stankovic 51, Rukavina 60.

Referee: Stefan Johannesson