Yura Movsisyan played in the controversial Euro 2012 qualifier in Lansdowne but the now retired, American-based author believes playing for Armenia ‘is the best expression we have of our nation’
Yura Movsisyan in action against Richard Dunne during Ireland’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia. Photo: Matt Browne / Sportsfile
As a combatant in duels between Armenia and Ireland in a previous decade, the outcome was scars and bruises, both physical and mental.
So when former national team player Yura Movsisyan sat in the packed stands in Yerevan last month as a fan and saw Armenia beat Ireland 2-1, the smiles were merited and long overdue.