Postpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 4 June 2022
FT: Armenia 1-0 Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland fans in the stands looks shell shocked, it's a long six hour flight back home for them.
It just a second win in 12 for Armenia.
Republic of Ireland lose Nations League opener in Armenia
Republic still without a win in 11 Nations League attempts
Ukraine and Scotland are also in Group B1
Shamoon Hafez
FT: Armenia 1-0 Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland fans in the stands looks shell shocked, it's a long six hour flight back home for them.
It just a second win in 12 for Armenia.
FT: Armenia 1-0 Republic of Ireland
Former Republic of Ireland captain Richard Dunne on Premier Sports: "Armenia had a look at the Republic of Ireland in the first half and thought there is nothing really here to threaten us. The Republic were too narrow, too slow and too predictable. it was a difficult game but try to keep this positive thing going. It is very easy to be negative about them.
"Today, there wasn't anything creative about the team, it was passing for passing sake and we tried to lob the ball into the box in the end. The players are not fools, they know what it takes to win football games and they are trying to stick to a plan. There is no real threat from the Republic.
"This is not a one-off performance, this is the standard. Anyone that has been half decent we struggle against."
FT: Armenia 1-0 Republic of Ireland
Former Republic of Ireland defender on Gary Breen on Premier Sports: "A sickening result. We have lost in Armenia and a really bad result. We were on the similar result in Macedonia under Mick McCarthy but this is a game we should not be losing. You cannot say they didn't deserve it. Their captain was outstanding. It is so disappointing."
Armenia 1-0 Republic of Ireland
A desperately poor result for the Republic of Ireland and Stephen Kenny.
They are beaten by world number 92 side Armenia, who earn a famous victory in Yerevan.
Armenia 1-0 Republic of Ireland
Shane Duffy has gone up top and wins a header, but David Yuchenko is quickly off his line to gather.
Armenia 1-0 Republic of Ireland
The Republic lumping it into the mixer but Armenia are staying obdurate and heading away each cross.
Armenia 1-0 Republic of Ireland
FOUR minutes added on.
Armenia 1-0 Republic of Ireland
Chiedozie Ogbene with a deep cross but neither Will Keane nor James McClean can get on the end of it and the chance is lost.
Armenia 1-0 Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland looking for a late leveller and John Egan meets Jeff Hendrick's cross but plonks his header wide.
Armenia 1-0 Republic of Ireland
James McClean takes down Alan Browne's cross at the back post and smacks one towards the top corner...but is penalised for handball.
Six minutes left, time running out for the visitors.
Armenia 1-0 Republic of Ireland
Armenia 1-0 Republic of Ireland
Attacking move from Stephen Kenny.
Josh Cullen and Seamus Coleman make way for Alan Browne and Will Keane.
Armenia 1-0 Republic of Ireland
Into the final 10 minutes, can the Republic of Ireland salvage anything in Yerevan?
Armenia 1-0 Republic of Ireland
Remember, this is an Armenian side that were pummelled 9-0 by Norway last time out.
Armenia 1-0 Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland's dismal showings in the Nations League continues.
Their winless runless is currently extending to 11 games.
Eduard Spertsyan
Against the run of play!
The Iravan City Stadium erupts as Armenia take the lead in the second half.
The visitors sit off Eduard Spertsyan who makes strides forward, dancing left and right and turning Jeff Hendrick inside out.
Spertsyan then has a go from range and it's hit with perfection, clipping the post and landing in the back of the net.
Caoimhim Kelleher had no chance!
Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland
Right on cue, Stevie.
A couple of changes for the Republic.
Enda Stevens and the aforementioned Callum Robinson are taken off.
The experienced James McClean and Jason Knight enter.
#bbcfootball
Stevie: Ireland should bring Callum Robinson on.
He's already....oh wait, I see!
Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland
After going over an hour of this match without an attempt on target, Ireland have mustered two shots on target in the last seven minutes.
And we have our second drinks break of the afternoon.
Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland
Armenia happy to sit back and don't engage with Jeff Hendrick on the edge of the box.
The Newcastle midfielder is allowed to turn and attempts a curler ala Thierry Henry but it lacks power and David Yuchenko can collect.