In a dramatic showdown at the IIHF World Championship Division IV in Yerevan, Armenia mounted a stunning comeback from a 0–4 deficit against Kuwait, tying the game 4–4 with goals from Kuznetsov, Kryvykh, and two from Tigran Manukyan. However, Kuwait clinched a 5–4 victory in overtime thanks to Ilia Drozdetskikh’s game-winner, delivering a tough blow to the host nation's promotion hopes.
