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Football Kentron is back! After a disappointing set of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, we look to talk about everything in Armenian football except the National Team, who let us down (again). Did we mention that they were a let down? Anyway, it's a good thing the u21 team is playing....... wait, never mind. Anyway, the Armenian Premier League is firing on all cylinders and Ararat Armenia are absolutely DOMINATING while Alashkert are sucking in Europe (as predicted). So join us in this super optimistic episode of Football Kentron!

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This is it, the apocalypse, WHOA! Not really BUT Armenia's World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread and the crucial October matches have arrived. The team is joined by Thomas from the Bryant & Me Podcast to discuss our new boy Lucas Zelarayan, who has made the commitment to join Armenia and is in the squad for the October matches. Armenia travel to Iceland first on Friday where 3 points are the minimum required before flying to Bucharest to take on direct rivals Romania. But before anything we must focus on the first match. Armenia will be without 2 crucial defenders and have to somehow pull off back to back wins away from home in order to keep the dream alive. This is going to be tough...

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Well.... that kinda sucked. Armenia's FIFA World Cup Qualifying campaign took a punch to the face last week after a lethargic 0-0 draw at N. Macedonia, an absolute demolishing 0-6 in Germany, and a ridiculous 1-1 draw at home to Lichtenstein. Despite the awful results Armenia are still second in the group. The big question on everyones mind is WHAT WENT WRONG? We break it down to 4 digestible points and discuss what needs to happen to avoid an embarrassing downfall next month. Alashkert will present Armenia in European Competition beginning this Tuesday (We were saying Thursday in the episode, my bad g). We discuss their odds and provide a short preview for the trip to Israel. We also dive into the Armenia WNT, who kick off their WCQ campaign this week. A lot to cover as always!

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Armenia remain top of Group J in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers after the least exciting 0-0 draw in recent memory. With the suspension of three key players, Caparros set out a side with a plan! That plan didn't work out, but luckily for us, neither did the North Macedonians! An event to forget. Now we turn our attention to the might Germans, who came off the back of a 2-0 win at home to Liechtenstein. A result for Armenia away could make all the difference as we turn to the back half of national team matches. Can Armenia pull something off? Our assessment here. 

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(*queue Super Smash Bros. Melee menu music*) WOW is it September already? It's time to turn our attention back to the Armenia National team in a set of pivotal FIFA World Cup Qualifying matches that will make or break the Armenian legend. Joaquin Caparros called up the squad he feels is best prepared to take on the monstrous challenge of defeating Macedonia, Germany and Liechtenstein. First, we discuss the opps and in what shape they are coming into this match, then we try to channel our inner Don Joaquin and predict the lineup and tactical approach. Obviously these guys are the ARCH RIVALS and a win here will continue the iconic journey of the national team. Armenia has given us reasons to cheer before in the past, but proceeded to let us down. This one feels different. With Caparros at the helm, Mkhitaryan back in the squad, this will be the best shot at qualifying for the coveted FIFA World Cup in Qatar next year. Join us on this journey as we preview Armenia v Macedonia! 

Armenians clubs continue to struggle in UEFA European competition. Alashkert are officially knocked out of Champions League after the 2nd round and now face Kamo Hovhannisyan and Kairat Almaty in the 3rd round of the Europa League. Ararat Yerevan were knocked out of the Conference League after a 12 goal thriller. Armenian PL season kicked off with some CRAZY results, and Armenian players across Europe begin pre-season training. PLUS, an Armenian NT player snubs a club at the airport! What?!? Be sure to rate and share!

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Summer is here and that means hot sun, piña coladas by the pool and UNLIMITED FOOTBALL! The EUROS were not even over and UEFA Club competitions kicked off across Europe where 4 Armenian clubs began their journey to being the first ever in a European club competition. Alashkert was victorious in the UEFA Champions League first qualifying round and have now booked a trip to Poland! Ararat Yerevan were the only club in the Conference League to get out of the first round after dispatching the second highest seeded team in the qualifiers! Noah and Urartu unfortunately bowed out. Listen to our wrap up of the matches and reactions to some DUMB transfer rumors. 

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