Summary

  • 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

  1. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 65 mins

    Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland

    A change for the Republic of Ireland.

    Troy Parrott is hooked and is replaced by Michael Obafemi.

  2. CLOSE!published at 61 mins

    Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland

    Josh Cullen sends in a corner which Shane Duffy meets, but the header is poor and straight at goalkeeper David Yuchenko.

    The Republic's first shot on target.

  3. Postpublished at 60 mins

    Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland

    We tick past the hour mark, the Republic of Ireland still unable to break down this solid Armenian defence.

  4. CLOSE!published at 56 mins

    Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland

    He was scrambling, he was really scrambling.

    It's that man Tigran Barseghyan providing the threat for Armenia again, keeping hold of possession and then swivelling before curling a 25 yards strike just wide.

    Caoimhin Kelleher in the Republic goal was very worried and was relieved to see it drop off target.

  5. CLOSE!published at 51 mins

    Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland

    Another effort from Callum Robinson which hits the side-netting.

    The goalkeeper had it covered anyway.

  6. DISALLOWED GOALpublished at 50 mins

    Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland

    What a hit from Tigran Barseghyan, taking a touch and thumping a sumptuous finish into the top corner.

    But this ridiculous rule of keeping the flag down comes into play as Hovhannes Hambardzumyan, who provided the assist, was clearly offside.

    The celebrations from the fans are short-lived.

  7. Postpublished at 48 mins

    Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland

    Armenia already show more adventure than they did in the whole of the first half.

    Tigran Barseghyan nips in at the near post and flicks an effort just wide.

    He's caught late by Shane Duffy sliding in but nothing doing.

  8. KICK-OFFpublished at 15:06 British Summer Time 4 June 2022

    Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland

    Back under way again.

  9. Republic 'a threat in behind'published at 15:00 British Summer Time 4 June 2022

    Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland

    Former Republic of Ireland defender Gary Breen on Premier Sports: "It has been really easy to make the passes but the final one is the difficult one. Seamus Coleman seems to come so narrow and blocks the pathways. When the balls have gone in behind they have looked a threat."

  10. 'Happy at half-time'published at 14:56 British Summer Time 4 June 2022

    Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland

    Former Republic of Ireland captain Richard Dunne on Premier Sports: "I don't think there has been much intensity. Republic of Ireland have dominated the first half and they have passed the ball well.

    "They will be happy at half-time and are in a position where they can dominate the second half. It is a difficult game because Armenia are set up to defend. Varazdat Haroyan the captain has been very good."

  11. HALF-TIMEpublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 4 June 2022

    Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland

    We go in goalless at the interval.

  12. CLOSE!published at 45+1 mins

    Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland

    Ooof, inches away.

    Chiedozie Ogbene's header from Josh Cullen's cross is sent narrowly wide.

    Looking at the replay, he really should be scoring, he is completely free eight yards out but cannot find the target.

    Ogbene reactsImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 44 mins

    Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland

    Armenia look to take the lead against the run of play on the stroke of half time but Vahan Bichakhchyan's left-footed strike is blazed over.

  14. Postpublished at 43 mins

    Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland

    The Republic have had 72% possession so far in this game but yet to make any real inroads into the Armenia backline.

    Two minutes to half time.

  15. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:44 British Summer Time 4 June 2022

    #bbcfootball

    Aaron Blaney: How strange is it not to have a World Cup to watch in 2 weeks, I guess at least Ireland have a game this way.

  16. Postpublished at 41 mins

    Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland

    Never troubling the goalkeeper there.

    Troy Parrott looks to arc one in from the edge of the box but sends his shot a couple of yards wide.

    That drummer is still bashing away, btw.

  17. CLOSE!published at 39 mins

    Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland

    The Republic's pace in the final third is causing Armenia a few issues.

    Callum Robinson is forced out wide by the goalkeeper but can then spin and find Chiedozie Ogbene 12 yards out, but screws the effort wide.

    Stephen Kenny thought it was close, he jumped out of his seat.

    Callum Robinson attacksImage source, Getty Images
  18. CLOSE!published at 33 mins

    Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland

    They heard you, Martin.

    Troy Parrott is looking to score in back-to-back games and a cross from the left is tipped away by goalkeeper David Yurchenko.

    There's then a check from VAR for handball in the box, but we play on.

  19. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:34 British Summer Time 4 June 2022

    #bbcfootball

    Martin: Never been more unenthused to watch the Rep. of Ireland play. We are sorely lacking in so many areas. We really need a new talisman.

  20. Postpublished at 31 mins

    Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland

    Delightful footwork from Khoren Bayramyan, jinking left and right and then being tripped by John Egan.

    Lucky not to get a booking there.