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.
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
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Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland
A change for the Republic of Ireland.
Troy Parrott is hooked and is replaced by Michael Obafemi.
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.
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.
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.
Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland
Another effort from Callum Robinson which hits the side-netting.
The goalkeeper had it covered anyway.
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.
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.
Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland
Back under way again.
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."
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."
Armenia 0-0 Republic of Ireland
We go in goalless at the interval.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.