Banants Kotayk

picture info	Banants Kotayk Football Club Urartu ( hy, Ուրարտու Ֆուտբոլային Ակումբ, translated ''Futbolayin Akumb Urartu''), commonly known as Urartu, is an Armenian professional football team based in the capital Yerevan that currently plays in the Armenian Premier League. The club won the Armenian Cup three times, in 1992, 2007 and 2016. In 2013–2014, they won the Armenian Premier League for the first time in their history. In early 2016, the Russia-based Armenian businessman Dzhevan Cheloyants became a co-owner of the club after purchasing the major part of the club shares. The club was known as FC Banants until 1 August 2019, when it was officially renamed FC Urartu. History Kotayk Urartu FC were founded as FC Banants by Sarkis Israelyan on 21 January 1992 in the village of Kotayk, representing the Kotayk Province. He named the club after his native village of ''Banants'' (currently known as ''Bayan''). Between 1992 and 1995, the club was commonly referred to as Banants Kota ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Urartu Stadium Urartu Stadium ( hy, Ուրարտու Մարզադաշտ) is an all-seater football stadium in the Malatia-Sebastia District of Yerevan, Armenia. The stadium is home to Urartu FC and has a capacity of 4,860 seats. It was known as Banants Stadium until 1 August 2019, when it was officially renamed Urartu Stadium. Overview Urartu Stadium is located within the sports complex of Urartu Training Centre, occupying the southern part of the complex. The construction of the stadium was launched in 2006 with the assistance of the FIFA Goal Programme. It was officially opened in 2008 with a capacity of 3,600 seats. Further developments were implemented later in 2011, when the playing pitch was modernized and the capacity of the stadium was increased up to 4,860 seats; 2,760 at the northern stand, 1,500 at the southern stand and 600 at the western stand. The surrounding training centre of the club consists of 3 regular-sized training fields as well as 4 mini-football grounds, and an in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Samvel Melkonyan Samvel Melkonyan ( hy, Սամվել Մելքոնյան, born on 15 March 1984 in Yerevan, Armenian SSR, Soviet Union) is an Armenian former footballer who played as a winger. Samvel was also a member of the Armenia national football team, participated in 29 international matches since his debut at home 2006 World Cup qualification match against the Netherlands on 3 September 2005. Club career Samvel began his professional career playing for Spartak Yerevan. When Spartak merged with Banants, Samvel Melkonyan automatically transferred to Banants. He has been one of the stars at his new club for the past few years. Melkonyan transferred to Ukrainian club Metalurh Donetsk in 2008, but his spell there was not successful and he returned to Banants the following year. Melkonyan transferred to Chernomorets Burgas in Bulgaria in January 2012. He made his first appearance on 4 March 2012 and had one assist in a 2–0 win for the team against CSKA Sofia. Achievements Alashkert * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2001 Armenian Cup The 2001 Armenian Cup was the tenth edition of the Armenian Cup, a football competition. In 2001, the tournament had 16 participants, none of which were reserve teams. Results First round The first legs were played on 7 and 8 April 2001. The second legs were played on 12 and 13 April 2001. Quarter-finals The first legs were played on 22 April 2001. The second legs were played on 27 April 2001. Shirak was awarded a walkover, as Kilikia did not play out of protest against not having their 1st round league match vs Pyunik (who fielded an ineligible player and were fined) awarded to them Semi-finals The first legs were played on 3 and 4 May 2001. The second legs were played on 12 and 13 May 2001. Final See also 2001 Armenian Premier League External links 2001 Armenian Cupat rsssf.com {{2000–01 in European Football (UEFA) Armenian Cup seasons Armenia Armenia (), , group=pron officially the Republic of Armenia,, is a landlocked country in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2001 Armenian Premier League In the 2001 Armenian Premier League, FC Pyunik were the champions. Overview * FC Armenicum, Karabakh Yerevan, Lori Vanadzor, and FC Kotayk were promoted from the Armenian First League last year. FC Armenicum were dissolved and yielded their place to the revived FC Pyunik. * Newly established Dinamo-2000 Yerevan are allowed to participate in the premier league without competing in the Armenian First League first. * In August 2001, Araks Ararat FC were dissolved and Spartak Yerevan took their place in the championship. * FC Banants Kotayk demerged from Kotayk Abovyan and the owner of the club decided to move the club from Abovyan to Yerevan, and thus Banants Kotayk became FC Banants Yerevan. Despite not participating as a separate team in the 2000 Armenian First League, the club was allowed to participate in the 2001 Armenian Premier League season. * Kilikia FC did not pay entrance fee and refused to play twice, leading to their expulsion. At the end of the season they were also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1994 Armenian Cup The 1994 Armenian Cup was the third edition of the Armenian Cup, a football competition. In 1994, the tournament had 16 participants, none of which were reserve teams. Results Preliminary round The match was scheduled to be played on 27 March 1994. First round Ararat Yerevan received a bye to the quarter finals. The matches were played on 2 and 3 April 1994. Quarter-finals The first legs were played in April 1994. The second legs were played in April 1994. Semi-finals The first legs were played in April 1994. The second legs were played on 1 May 1994. Final See also * 1994 Armenian Premier League External links 1994 Armenian Cupat rsssf.com {{DEFAULTSORT:1994 Armenian Cup Armenian Cup seasons Armenia Armenia (), , group=pron officially the Republic of Armenia,, is a landlocked country in the Armenian Highlands of Western Asia.The UNbr>classification of world regions places Armenia in Western Asia; the CIA World Factbook , , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1994 Armenian Premier League Statistics of Armenian Premier League in the 1994 season. * Zangezour, Lori Vanadzor and Aznavour FC were promoted. * Zvartnots Echmiadzin changed their name to BMA-Arai Echmiadzin. League table Results Top goalscorers See also * 1994 in Armenian football * 1994 Armenian First League * 1994 Armenian Cup {{1994–95 in European Football (UEFA) Armenian Premier League seasons 1 Armenia Armenia Armenia (), , group=pron officially the Republic of Armenia,, is a landlocked country in the Armenian Highlands of Western Asia.The UNbr>classification of world regions places Armenia in Western Asia; the CIA World Factbook , , and ''Ox ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1993 Armenian Cup The 1993 Armenian Cup was the second edition of the Armenian Cup, a football competition. In 1993, the tournament had 31 participant, of which only one was a reserve team. Results First round Banants Kotayk received a bye to the second round. The matches were played on 27 and 29 March 1993. Second round The matches were played on 2 and 3 April 1993. Quarter-finals The first legs were played on 6 April 1993. The second legs were played on 21 April 1993. Semi-finals The first legs were played on 30 April 1993. The second legs were played on 14 and 15 May 1993. Final See also * 1993 Armenian Premier League External links 1993 Armenian Cupat rsssf.com {{DEFAULTSORT:1993 Armenian Cup Armenian Cup seasons Armenia Armenian Cup, 1993 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]