“I want to say something, if I'm still here” “Ararat-Armenia's coach surprised the Romanian journalists:” A crazy player! “

The formation of Erevan defeated, in Sibiu, in extensions, with 2-1 (1-1, after 90 minutes) in Sibiu, thanks to the successes signed by Hovhannisyan (53 ') and Ayongo (117'). For the “red hats”, Jovo Lukic scored (13 '). In the tour, it was a white draw.

Ararat-Armenia's coach, grateful in front of three former Romanian players

The Portuguese technician, Manuel Jorge da Silva Cruz-in the whole name, remembered three Romanian players with whom he divided the locker room throughout his career.

Former central midfielder of offensive profile, Lusitan was intersected with Ioan Timofte, Bogdan Stelea and Lucian Marinescu (1991), Salamanca (1997), respectively Farense (2000)

Because I am still here, I would like to remember the name of three former Romanian players: Ioan Timofte, Bogdan Stelea and Lucian Marinescu. I want to thank them for playing together!
– Tulipa, coach FC Ararat-Armenia

Asked by journalists which of the three was the best, the coach replied with a smile on his lips: “Timofte! A crazy player.”

Tulipa played in the 20 years of activity, from 1985 to 2005, for Porto (1990–1991), Saluguiro (1991–1994, 1996–1997), Belenenses (1994–1995), Marítimo (1995–1996), Braga (1997–1998), Estrela Amadora (1998–1999), Campomaiorense) (1999–2000), Estoril (2000–2001), Atlético CP (2001–2002), Seixal (2002–2003);

“I showed a lot of character and I trusted us to the end. I worked a lot for this qualification and I am proud of my players. I have shown that we can cope in front of quality teams like U Cluj,” the coach said in the press conference after the duel in Sibiu.

FC Ararat-Armenia will meet in the preliminary round league on Slavia Prague, the Czechs qualifying after 5-2, generally, with Aktobe.