Former Aberdeen FC striker Marko Lazetic missed a penalty in his first match under new manager Pablo Garcia. The incident occurred on Sunday, 23 August 2026, during FC Noah's 1-0 away win over BKMA Yerevan in the Armenian Premier League.
Lazetic, who left Pittodrie for FC Noah this summer, won the spot-kick himself after being brought down by the BKMA goalkeeper. His subsequent penalty strike cannoned back off the post, denying him a goal. Despite that miss, his team secured a narrow victory to maintain their perfect start to the season, sitting top of the table with four wins from four matches. The specific moment can be viewed from the 1 hour 41 minute mark in the match video.
Marko Lazetic joined FC Noah from Aberdeen in the summer transfer window. The striker made an immediate impact at his new club, scoring two goals in his first three appearances. His move came during a period of change for the Armenian side, which has seen a shift in management. Lazetic's early form had been promising before Sunday's penalty miss, contributing to the team's strong league position.
The club appointed Uruguayan Pablo Garcia as their new manager on Thursday, just days before the match against BKMA Yerevan. He replaced Sandro Perkovic, who was dismissed from his role. Perkovic had been a successful figure for FC Noah, guiding them to the group stage of the UEFA Europa Conference League for the first time in the club's history last season. He also secured domestic silverware, winning both the Armenian Cup and the Armenian Super Cup. However, elimination from this season's Conference League at the hands of FC Sion in the third qualifying round preceded his departure.
While Lazetic's career progresses abroad, Aberdeen FC are navigating their own campaign in the Scottish Premiership. As of 26 August 2026, the Dons sit 8th in the table with three points from two games, having recorded one win and one loss. They have scored two goals and conceded three, giving them a goal difference of minus one. Barry Robson's side are three points behind early leaders Celtic. Their next challenge is a significant one, a home match against Rangers on 30 August.
The club is currently dealing with several injury absences. Defender Kristers Tobers, forward Kusini Yengi, and centre-back Mats Knoester are all sidelined. This impacts squad depth ahead of a busy period. The team's top scorer so far this season is L. Mayo, who has netted once in two appearances. Supporters can track the latest team news and availability on our injuries page.
The immediate focus for Aberdeen is preparing for the visit of Rangers at Pittodrie. That match represents an opportunity to improve their league standing against a rival currently sitting 9th in the table. Managing the squad through injury concerns will be important for manager Barry Robson. The club's early form shows room for improvement, and securing a positive result in the next fixture could provide momentum. Fans can follow the evolving league picture on our standings page as the season develops.
