Ararat-Armenia come from behind, Celje leave Yerevan empty-handed.
Ararat-Armenia came from behind to beat Celje 2-1 at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan, thanks to goals from Serobyan and França; Seslar scored for the visitors.
- 0'The match has started.
Ararat-Armenia hosts Celje.
- 13'Celje had the upper hand in a cautious game.
After 13 minutes, Celje had a slight advantage in possession with a 47-53 lead and were the only team with shots on goal, 0-1. Ararat-Armenia had yet to create a shot, indicating a rather cautious approach to the game.
- 22'Svit Seslar puts Celje ahead.
In the 22nd minute, Svit Seslar scored from the penalty spot, giving Celje a 0-1 lead against Ararat-Armenia. The Slovenian side now holds the advantage after this crucial goal.
- 25'Celje controlled the game.
At the 25th minute, Celje were leading 0-1 and controlling possession with 37-63, and had 0-3 corners. Ararat-Armenia had to retreat and endure the pressure, even though both sides had only scored 1-1.
- 37'Celje controlled the game.
37th minuteCelje controlled the ball better with a higher percentage.38-62, and also had a slight advantage in finishing.2-3and corner kicks0-3Ararat-Armenia is under pressure as the match remains tied 1-1.
- 38'Ararat-Armenia equalized thanks to Artur Serobyan.
In the 38th minute, Artur Serobyan scored, bringing Ararat-Armenia back to a 1-1 draw. The home team had found the equalizer after Celje had taken the lead.
- 42'Manuel Tulipa received a yellow card.
In the 42nd minute, Manuel Tulipa received a yellow card after an incident that prompted the referee to issue a card. The match between Ararat-Armenia and Celje is currently tied 1-1.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 1-1.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Yaya Dukuly came on as a substitute for Veton Tusha.
In the 46th minute, Yaya Dukuly came on as a substitute for Veton Tusha, with Ararat-Armenia and Celje tied 1-1. Celje had more possession in the first half, so this substitution could help Ararat-Armenia refresh their game.
- 50'Celje controlled the game after the break.
50th minuteCelje are controlling possession better with a 40-60 ratio and have slightly more shots on goal (4-5). The away team also have 1-3 corner kicks, indicating that Ararat-Armenia are being forced to defend deep and are under pressure in a 1-1 draw.
- 58'Mario Kvesic receives a yellow card.
In the 58th minute, Mario Kvesic received a yellow card amidst a tense match.
- 59'Carlos França was brought on as a substitute.
In the 59th minute, Carlos França came on as a substitute for Artur Serobyan. Ararat-Armenia made another substitution as the game was tied 1-1.
- 59'Alwyn Tera came on in the 59th minute.
In the 59th minute, Alwyn Tera came on as a substitute for Maxence Carlier, with the score at 1-1. This was the first substitution after the two teams had leveled the score.
- 62'Celje controlled the game.
In the 62nd minute, Celje controlled the game with 39-61 possession and a shooting advantage of 5-9. Ararat-Armenia proactively retreated to accept pressure, while Celje maintained pressure, but the two teams remained tied 1-1.
- 64'Celje made a substitution in the 64th minute.
64th minuteAndrej Kotnik came on as a substitute for Svit Seslar. Celje made the substitution when the match was still tied 1-1.
- 64'Rudi Pozeg Vancas came on the field.
In the 64th minute, Rudi Pozeg Vancas came on as a substitute for Armandas Kučys. The match remained tied at 1-1.
- 70'Carlos França puts Ararat-Armenia ahead.
In the 70th minute, Carlos França scored, putting Ararat-Armenia ahead of Celje 2-1. The goal gave the home team the lead despite Celje having more possession.
- 74'Celje is in control, Ararat-Armenia is under pressure.
In the 74th minute, Ararat-Armenia was still leading 2-1, but Celje was controlling the game with 40-60 possession and 7-10 shots on goal. The home team was under considerable pressure, as evidenced by their 2-0 saves.
- 83'Michel Ayvazyan came on in the 83rd minute.
In the 83rd minute, Michel Ayvazyan came on to replace Zidane Banjaqui. A late substitution.
- 86'Celje pressed forward, Ararat-Armenia defended.
By the 86th minute, Celje had taken control of the game with possession.40 - 60and superior in finishing.7 - 12This forced Ararat-Armenia to retreat deep to defend their 2-1 lead. The pressure from the visiting team was also evident in the number of saves they made.4 - 0, although Celje still haven't found an equalizer.
- 90'Paul Ayongo came on in the 90th minute.
In the 90th minute, Paul Ayongo was brought on to replace Sandro Lima. The substitution came at the end of the match, when Ararat-Armenia were leading Celje 2-1.
- 90'Alioune Ndour came on in the 90th minute.
In the 90th minute, Alioune Ndour came on as a substitute for Hugo Oliveira. This could be a late adjustment by Celje, as Ararat-Armenia were leading 2-1.
- 90+5'Yellow card in injury time
In the 90+5th minute, a player received a yellow card in the final seconds of the match. Ararat-Armenia maintained their 2-1 lead against Celje.
- 90+5'Papa Daniel received a yellow card in injury time.
In the 90+5th minute, Papa Daniel received a yellow card in injury time. Ararat-Armenia still led 2-1, making the final moments of the match even more tense.
- 90+5'Matej Poplatnik came on in the 90+5th minute.
In the 90+5th minute, Matej Poplatnik came on as a substitute for Papa Daniel. Ararat-Armenia were leading Celje 2-1 as the match entered injury time.
- KTFinal score: Ararat-Armenia 2-1 Celje
The match ended with a score of 2-1.
Updated at 00:57 on August 5, 2026
Match information
Ararat-Armenia will face Celje in the UEFA Champions League at 11 PM on August 4, 2026. The match will take place at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium.
This is a match where Ararat-Armenia has an advantage based on their most recent head-to-head results. However, the available data does not include recent form, squad strength, expected lineups, or the league position of the two teams, so any assessment should be limited to confirmed information.
The head-to-head advantage leans towards Ararat-Armenia.
Ararat-Armenia and Celje have only had one recorded encounter. Ararat-Armenia won, while Celje did not win, and the two teams did not draw.
This detail gives Ararat-Armenia a certain psychological advantage ahead of their rematch. However, a past result is not enough to reflect the entire current situation, especially without further data on the form, goal-scoring performance, or defensive capabilities of both teams.
Waiting to see their approach to the game.
There is no specific information about the tactical scheme, expected lineup, or absent players. Therefore, it is not yet possible to determine which team will take the initiative to control the ball, press high, or choose a cautious playing style.
In this context, home advantage and recent head-to-head results are the two most notable factors for Ararat-Armenia. Celje will need to demonstrate their ability to react to pressure from their opponents, while Ararat-Armenia must translate their psychological advantage into an effective performance on the field.
Pre-match analysis
Ararat-Armenia enters the match with the advantage of a victory in their most recent encounter with Celje. However, without additional data on form and squad strength, it is impossible to draw definitive conclusions about the final outcome.
The clash at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium will likely be shaped by how both teams approach the game and their ability to capitalize on crucial moments. Ararat-Armenia has reason to be considered psychologically superior, but Celje still has a chance to create a balanced match if they control the game well.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
