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title: "Zimbru Falls 0-3 to Ararat-Armenia in Conference League"
url: https://moldova1.md/p/32771/zimbru-falls-0-3-to-ararat-armenia-in-conference-league
published: 2024-07-25T18:42:00Z
language: en
author: "Dmitri Ciolacu"
section: "Sport"
source: moldova1.md
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# Zimbru Falls 0-3 to Ararat-Armenia in Conference League

> Zimbru was defeated 0-3 by Ararat-Armenia Yerevan in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the Conference League. Artur Serobyan and Eric Ocansey were the scorers for the visiting team.

Zimbru was defeated 0-3 by Ararat-Armenia Yerevan in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the Conference League. Artur Serobyan and Eric Ocansey were the scorers for the visiting team.

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Zimbru had a significant opportunity in the 18th minute. Justice Ohajunwa broke away on a counterattack, dribbled past the opposing goalkeeper, and shot, but a defender made an incredible block. The visitors were awarded a penalty in the 22nd minute after a foul by Denid Dedeciko in the box. Artur Serobian converted the penalty. In the 36th minute, Serobian missed from an ideal position after a save by goalkeeper Nicolae Cebotari.

After the break, the Moldovan goalkeeper made two more crucial saves against dangerous shots from Serobian. Eventually, Ararat-Armenia doubled their lead. Eric Ocansey capitalised on a defensive lapse by the *"yellow-greens"* and scored. The visitors were not content with this. In the 89th minute, on a counterattack, Ocansey again sent the ball into the net.

The return match will take place on August 1 in Yerevan.

Also this evening, Milsami Orhei drew 1-1 at home with FC Astana in the first leg of the second round. The visitors scored through Nazmi Gripshi, and the *"red eagles"* equalised at the end through Danny Koy Lupano.

In the Europa League, in the first leg of the second preliminary round, Sheriff Tiraspol lost 0-1 to the Swedish team Elfsborg Boras. The only goal was scored by Simon Hedlund from a penalty.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**