Shirak produced a dominant away performance in the Armenian Premier League on Friday, thrashing FK Van Charentsavan 4-0 to continue their strong start to the season. The visitors were in control from the opening minutes at Van’s home ground, demonstrating clinical finishing and a solid defensive structure that left the hosts with no answer.

Match overview

Shirak took the lead early and never looked back. After a patient build-up, their winger cut inside from the left and curled a shot into the far corner to open the scoring. The goal seemed to deflate FK Van, who struggled to string passes together in the face of Shirak’s aggressive pressing. A second goal arrived before the break when a corner kick was cleared only as far as the edge of the box, where a Shirak midfielder volleyed powerfully into the net.

The second half was more of the same. Shirak added a third goal within minutes of the restart, capitalising on a defensive error to slip the ball past the Van goalkeeper. With the match well and truly decided, Shirak still pushed for more and completed the scoring late on with a well-taken breakaway goal, making it 4-0 and sparking celebrations among the travelling support.

Key stats and moments

• Early breakthrough: Shirak’s opening goal set the tone for the entire fixture
• Set-piece danger: The second goal came from a well-worked corner routine
• Defensive solidity: Away clean sheet with Van rarely given a look at goal

Standings and season impact

This emphatic victory strengthens Shirak’s position in the Armenian Premier League table, giving them a valuable boost in terms of goal difference. For FK Van Charentsavan, the heavy defeat is a sobering reminder of the gap between themselves and the league’s more established clubs. With the result, Shirak prove once again that they are capable of producing big away wins in Armenia’s top flight, while Van will need to regroup quickly to avoid being dragged into the lower reaches of the standings.