Romania held to 1-1 draw in Armenia
17 November 2004
by Reuters
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Group One leaders Romania, beset by injuries and suspensions, were
held to a 1-1 draw by Armenia in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.
A second-half equaliser from Krylya Sovietov Samara defender Karen
Dokhoyan handed hosts Armenia their first point in the group.
Romania lead with 10 points from five games but could be overhauled
later on Wednesday if the Netherlands, as expected, win in Andorra.
Shakhtar Donetsk forward Ciprian Marica fired Romania into a 29th
minute lead after being put clean through. Armenia keeper Edela Bete
got a hand to Marica’s low shot but could not keep the ball out.
Armenia upped their game after the break and were rewarded when
Dokhhoyan’s curling shot from a narrow angle flew in on 63 minutes.