On July 16, Alashkert played an away match against Kazakhstan's Elima in the return match of the first qualifying round of the Conference League 2026/27 season.
It should be noted that the first meeting between these teams ended with a score of 1-1. In the regular time of the return match, a draw was also recorded: 1-1. Momo Toure scored a goal from the Yerevan club, and Bakhtiyarov scored the return ball for the hosts.
During the extra time, the players of the Kazakhstan team were awarded a penalty kick, which Ilyich successfully converted, but in the last seconds of the match, Togola from the Yerevan team equalized the score, making it 2-2. In the post-match penalty shootout, the players of the team led by Vahe Gevorgyan realized their chances more accurately (6-5), securing the place in the next round.
