Aranik secured a comfortable 4-0 victory over Shirak II on Monday in the first round of the First League regular season. The match took place on 2026-08-10 at 13:00, with the home side taking all three points from the outset. It was a decisive result that set the tone for what could be an interesting campaign.
Before kick-off, Aranik sat fourth in the table with 10 points from five matches — three wins, one draw and one defeat. Shirak II, meanwhile, had played four games and held just four points from a win, a draw and two losses. The result pulled the gap between the sides wider still.
Aranik's recent run has been mixed. They lost 1-2 to Ararat on 19 July and suffered a heavy 0-5 exit against Shirak on 11 July. Prior to that streak they showed more promise, including a 7-1 win over Araks Ararat and a 6-1 victory against Ararat II. This display suggested they found a way through against a side that had struggled for consistency.
Shirak II's form has been uneven at best. Their most recent outing saw them lose 0-1 to Sardarapat 2 on 3 August. Before that they drew 3-3 with BKMA II, lost 0-3 to Noah II and fell 2-3 to Mika. Only against Banants II on 6 May did they manage a 5-3 win — a high-scoring affair that offered little else in terms of stability.
The win moves Aranik further clear of the bottom half, while Shirak II remain rooted near the foot of the table. Four points separate them still, but the gap in quality on the pitch tonight was wider than the standings suggest. The first round is done and dusted — now comes the long run of the season.