Coach confident ahead of Noah-AZ return leg

Coach confident ahead of Noah-AZ return leg

PanArmenian.Net
26 Feb 2026, 10:03 GMT+

PanARMENIAN.Net - A very difficult match awaits Noah, said the head coach of Armenia's reigning champion Sandro Perkovic, ahead of the Conference League playoff clash against AZ Alkmaar.

"A very tough game is ahead. We know who we are playing against. They will now play at home in front of their fans. This match will be even more difficult than the first one. We respect them greatly, but we also believe in ourselves. We are ready to fight," he said, according to Armenpress.

In the coach's assessment, every supporter can now be proud of the results achieved by Armenia's champion.

"Personally, it is also an important game for me. Everyone in football strives to go as far as possible. We are now at a very high level. Our progress in terms of play is evident. We have not come here as tourists, but to compete. We have one goal - to continue our success," he added.

In the return leg of the Conference League playoff, "Noah" will face Dutch side AZ Alkmaar away on February 26. The match will kick off at midnight Yerevan time. In the first encounter, the Armenian champion secured a 1-0 victory.

Source: PanArmenian.Net

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