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Time in Yerevan: 11:07,   29 March 2024

"Ararat 73" – 40 years after: Levon Ishtoyan

"Ararat 73" – 40 years after: Levon Ishtoyan

YEREVAN, MARCH 27, ARMENPRESS: This time "Ararat 73" project is dedicated to Levon Ishtoyan. His left foot single kick played a crucial role in Armenia's football history. That same goal changed much among football fans, made them again believe and pray to "God of Victory". 40 years after Levon Ishtoyan considers the achievements of the team to be a heroic deed. "Armenpress" continues to present details of "Ararat 73" victories.  

Levon Ishtoyan tells

The forward was born in 1947. He was "Ararat" team member, played in USSR football premier league group "A" championship started from 1968. He became silver medal owner in 1971. Two years later Ishtoyan became Cup winner and USSR championship gold medalist. In 1971 and 1973 was included among the 33 best players list. He was awarded with Armenia SSR Supreme diploma. He has played 148 matches and scored 27 goals.

- Within 40 years were you conscious you have committed heroism and that the Armenian people will cherish such warm memories?

- Definitely not. The time we returned Yerevan we realized we were winners, and the reception, organized in honor of us was the continuation of our victory. The whole Armenia had come to welcome us. We could not just go to our houses; they have been overcrowded with our fans. (THE FULL VERSION OF THE INTERVIEW IS AVAILABLE IN ARMENIAN)

Article by Varvara Hayrapetyan




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