YEREVAN, MAY 8, ARMENPRESS. The more we study the details regarding the triumphs of "Ararat 73", the more new and interesting facts and events come forth, which are unknown for the contemporary footballers. "Armenpress" opens that "golden page" in the history book of the Armenian sport. Both the heroes and witnesses of the heroic triumph of "Ararat 73" tell new details about the club's achievements. This time the project is dedicated to unbreakable defender of "Ararat – 73" Norik Mesropyan.

- Mr. Mesropyan, what are Your memories about 1973?

- You see, let’s put everything aside, but I always remember 1973, as because of me the judge declared a penalty kick at the semi final match. Even the footballers have not forgotten it till now. I also remember it till now. I am sorry, but they do not recall how many times Mesropyan Norik saved the team from goal. In addition I would like to say, that after the incident neither Simonyan, nor the guys said nothing to me. I know they had not forgotten it, but they did not say even a single word. Fortunately, Ishtoyan scored the first goal about an hour later. Probably there was nobody to be so much happy for the goal, than me.

- How did You get ready for the match? What was Your inner voice telling You?

- Each football player thinks about victory any time he enters the play ground. Not matter whether you are playing at home or elsewhere. Anyway you constantly think about victory. No team loses the match because of a single player. "All for one, one for all" slogan is essential in team sports. (THE FULL VERSION OF THE INTERVIEW IS AVAILABLE IN ARMENIAN)

The memories of Norik Mesropyan were gratefully written down by Varvara Hayrapetyan

Photos from the Armenpress archive and by Samvel Berkibekyan