"It is fitting Aberdeen's next Conference League opponents Noah take their name from the Biblical character - because Jimmy Thelin's side are in need of divine intervention if they are to reach the knockout stages. A point in Larnaca last time got them off the mark, but such was the scale of their 6-0 defeat against AEK Athens, the Scottish Cup holders face an uphill task to reach the next round given their goal difference is the joint worst in the 36-team league."
"Noah were only founded in 2017 and have had a nomadic existence in their first eight years as a club. They have changed name, moved city and stadiums multiple times and also changed owner on three occasions. Currently based in Abovyan, just to the north of Armenia's capital Yerevan, they are now under the stewardship of businessman Vardges Vardanyan, who has accelerated their success with his investment since 2023."
Aberdeen occupy a precarious position in the Conference League after a 6-0 loss to AEK Athens left their goal difference among the worst in the 36-team competition. Seven points from the remaining three matches are likely required, with Strasbourg and Sparta Prague to follow, so a win against Noah is essential. Noah, founded in 2017, have undergone frequent name, city and ownership changes but have rapidly progressed under Vardges Vardanyan's investment since 2023. Noah won the Armenian title and cup last season and reached the Conference League group stage after starting in the first qualifying round.
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