Armenia lose to Kosovo in friendly

Armenia's national football team suffered a 2-5 defeat to Kosovo in an international friendly.

The match saw an early breakthrough in the 8th minute when a shot from Lokomotiv Moscow defender Nair Tiknizyan led to an own goal by Kosovo goalkeeper Emir Sahiti of FC Lugano. Kosovo responded in the 23rd minute through CSKA Sofia defender Lumbardh Dellova.

Krasnodar midfielder Eduard Spertsyan restored Armenia’s lead in the 29th minute. However, the second half proved difficult for Armenia, as they conceded four unanswered goals to Kosovo.

Armenia will next face Montenegro in another friendly on June 9.