In a historic feat for Armenian football, FC Noah secured a stunning 1–0 victory over AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League playoffs in Yerevan. A 53rd-minute strike by Hovhannes Hambardzumyan gave the home side the edge at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, marking the first time an Armenian club has won a European playoff match. While Noah's continental journey ultimately ended following a 4–0 loss in the return leg in the Netherlands, their performance in Armenia remains a landmark moment for the sport in the country.
