For the first time in the country's history, its national team on Wednesday took the sole lead in its FIFA World Cup qualifying group after wins against Liechtenstein, Iceland and Romania.
Traumatised by last year's disastrous defeat in a war with Azerbaijan that has engulfed the country in a political crisis, Armenia's triumphs on the football pitch have provided some semblance of relief.
"Armenians live in constant stress, we can't overcome this state of depression," 65-year-old football fan Khachatur Kharatyan told AFP.
"But our team's victory lifted our spirits, showed that we can win even when the adversary is strong," he said.
On Wednesday night, Armenians poured into Yerevan's streets waving national flags to celebrate their country's 3-2 victory over Romania in a qualifier for World Cup in Qatar.
The win made Armenia leaders -- with nine points -- of Group J that also includes four-time world champion Germany.