Bichakhchyan gives Armenia early lead amid Scotland defensive disarray; Armstrong pounces on loose ball to level then makes it 2-1 after hosts' Hovhannisyan sent off on stroke of half-time
McGinn extends lead with shot on turn after interval & Adams curls in Scotland's fourth; Hovhannisyan shown straight red in final minutes
Scotland now have two wins and one defeat in Group B1
Job done. A convincing second half against the 10-man hosts, but the first period was anything but.
Stuart Armstrong's brace turned the game around in the opening 45 before John McGinn and Che Adams added gloss to the victory.
A much-needed win for Steve Clarke but some glaring issues to resolve at the back.
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Almost a dream moment for Allan Campbell as his close-range attempt is blocked.
That will be that...
Armenia 1-4 Scotland
Willie Miller
Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageIt's out of control. It's absolutely horrendous on Lewis Ferguson. It looked like he had intent to harm him. It took the referee a bit of time to make the decision - he should have had the red card out right away.
Armenia 1-4 Scotland
An absolute shocker.
Kamo Hovhannisyan joins namesake Arman in receiving a red card. A sickening challenge on Lewis Ferguson's shin.
Armenia 1-4 Scotland
Oh, that's nasty.
Scott McTominay and Jack Hendry clash heads defending a corner. McTominay is now back on his feet, as is Hendry.
Armenia 1-4 Scotland
Kenny Miller
Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageIt's that switching off defensively that's been a big concern - against Ukraine and Ireland, and in the first half tonight as well. We built the team on not giving a lot away but we've been getting breached and giving up chances too easily in the last few games.
Armenia 1-4 Scotland
More shocking defending from Scotland.
A long ball over the top causes chaos again and Anthony Ralston has to block a certain goal.
Armenia 1-4 Scotland
Chance for the hosts to pull one back after more poor defending from Scotland as Hovhannisyan slices horribly wide on the left.
Meanwhile, Allan Campbell earns his first cap, coming on for Grant Hanley.
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Armenia 1-4 Scotland
Scotland are in absolute cruise control here. Didn't think I'd say that after the first 10 minutes...
Armenia 1-4 Scotland
Willie Miller
Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageThe game turns on the sending off and the second goal. Now you get into a rare position where you can enjoy it and play with a smile on your face. But before that there were defensive issues which were concerning. I'm sure the manager won't want to talk about that but he'll need to look at it.
Armenia 1-4 Scotland
Scotland are dominating the ball, Armenia can't get near it, but Anthony Ralston overhits a cross the right as the attack breaks down.
Armenia 1-4 Scotland
Another change for Scotland as Jacob Brown is on for the final 15 minutes or so.
Che Adams is the man making way.
Armenia 1-4 Scotland
Kenny Miller
Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageScotland are just probing away. They're going to have a lot of the ball in dangerous areas - can they move the ball quickly enough to open them up?
Armenia 1-4 Scotland
Scotland are caught napping with a quick Armenia free-kick.
But Che Adams is back there doing his defending duties before the flag is raised.
Armenia 1-4 Scotland
Out of nowhere, Barseghyan forces Craig Gordon low to his right to tip away a long-range shot.
A rare second-half attempt for the hosts.
Armenia 1-4 Scotland
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A fine, fine stop from Yurchenko prevents a fifth for Scotland.
Che Adams has his back to goal but turns and forces the keeper to tip over at his near post.
Armenia 1-4 Scotland
Steve Clarke makes a trio of changes as Celtic duo David Turnbull and Anthony Ralston, plus Aberdeen's Lewis Ferguson are thrown on.
Off go Billy Gilmour, John McGinn and Nathan Patterson.
Armenia 1-4 Scotland
Scotland are getting all kinds of space on the break.
John McGinn cuts a ball back to Stuart Armstrong, who bends a shot just wide from 20 yards out.
Armenia 1-4 Scotland
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