FC Pyunik secured a 4-2 win away to Sardarapat FC in a match that swung on quick transitions and set-piece pressure. Daniil Kulikov opened the scoring for Pyunik in the 20th second of the match, with a Gevorg Tarakhchyan assist, and Hamlet Minasyan equalised at 0:33:25. Iasonas Pikis then struck twice after the break, at 0:54:24 and 1:09:27, before Sergiy Vakulenko made it 1-4 at 1:20:32; Misak Hakobyan pulled one back for Sardarapat at 1:22:28.

Pyunik demonstrated clear attacking intent after halftime, converting two decisive goals in quick succession to seize control. Pikis’s brace shows his effectiveness in exploiting transitions when the match opened up. The late assist from Filipe Almeida for Vakulenko underscores Pyunik’s variety in breaking down the home defence.

Set-piece and width played a significant role, with Pyunik earning six corners compared with Sardarapat’s two, indicating a greater sustained threat from wide positions. Sardarapat’s four offside calls versus Pyunik’s one suggests the home side overextended at times and paid a price for mistimed runs.

Defensively, Pyunik may have allowed two goals but maintained shape for large periods, while the foul tally favoured Sardarapat 10 to 7. Pyunik earned just one yellow card, with Sardarapat collecting none, reflecting a disciplined away performance and a compact defensive block when protecting the lead.

From a betting-analysis perspective, Pyunik’s six corners signal a reliable source of pressure and potential for future set-piece returns when they press high and win wide. The discrepancy in offside calls hints that Sardarapat’s forward runs were riskier, so future matches against teams with compact lines could see similar moments of danger. Pikis emerged as the standout attacking asset, delivering a brace and anchoring Pyunik’s breakaways, making him a key player to watch in upcoming fixtures.

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