On August 6th, in the Armenian city of Abovyan, the first match of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League will take place. The Armenian club Noah will face the Greek club AEK. Before this important match, a press conference was held featuring Noah's head coach, Rui Mota, and midfielder Gor Manvelyan.
During the press conference, Rui Mota highlighted the strength and experience of the Greek club:
"We know that AEK is a very strong team. In Greece, they are constantly fighting for the championship title and regularly participate in European competitions. Tomorrow, we will approach the game with the same motivation as in previous matches. We respect every opponent, but we strive for victory, as this is the only way we know and the way we work. This is football, and we understand that the game will be challenging but not impossible. Therefore, tomorrow's game will not differ from what we have done so far. We know the opponent is strong, but Noah also has a good team, and we are doing our job. Tomorrow we will see what each team can do."
Gor Manvelyan also noted the strength of the opponent's squad but expressed confidence in his teammates:
"We know that AEK has a very good lineup, and it will be difficult for us, but we are confident in our abilities and will play to win."
For the young but ambitious Noah club, this match will be an important test of strength and level of readiness for international competitions. The Armenian club is striving to establish itself in European tournaments, and a victory over the experienced Greek opponent will be a big step in this direction.
AEK, in turn, arrived in Armenia aiming to secure a convincing victory away from home and simplify the task in the return match. The Greek club has extensive experience in European tournaments, making it the favorite in this pair.