Ghanaian striker Eric Ocansey played 86 minutes in Ararat Armenia’s 1-0 defeat to Puskas FC Academy during their UEFA Conference League Qualification Round 3 match on Thursday evening.
The match, held at the Vazgen Sargsyan anvan Hanrapetakan Marzadasht, saw Ararat Armenia dominate possession and create several opportunities, but they were unable to capitalize on them.
The game’s crucial moment came late when Finnish striker Mikael Soisalo scored in the 89th minute, assisted by Swedish winger Jonathan Levi.
As a result, Puskas FC Academy leads 1-0 on aggregate ahead of the second leg, which will take place on August 15th at the Pancho Arena.
Domestically, Ararat Armenia’s Armenia Premier League fixture against Pyunik, originally scheduled for August 11th, has been postponed.
Ocansey, who joined Ararat Armenia on a free transfer this summer, previously played for KSK Lierse Kempenzonen, Eupen, Kortrijk, and SK Beveren.
