Ararat-Armenia staged a dramatic comeback at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, overcoming a spirited Celje side 2-1 in their UEFA Champions League encounter. The visitors drew first blood in the 22nd minute, with S. Seslar finding the net to put Celje ahead. However, Ararat-Armenia responded swiftly, leveling the score just before halftime through a strike from A. Serobyan in the 38th minute. The second half saw a flurry of substitutions from both teams as they sought an advantage. The decisive moment arrived in the 70th minute when Franca Carlos, assisted by E. Grigoryan, netted the winner for Ararat-Armenia, securing a vital victory in the competition.