Republic of Ireland’s Nations League misery continued as Eduard Spertsyan blasted Armenia to victory in Yerevan. The midfielder hammered a long-range 75th-minute effort past keeper Caoimhin Kelleher, making his competitive debut for Ireland, to hand the League B newcomers victory and revenge for their controversial Euro 2012 qualifier defeat in Dublin. Ireland enjoyed the upper hand for long periods, but failed to convert dominance into chances. Ireland were unable to break down Armenia (AP Photo/Hakob Berberyan)Duffy headed over from Cullen’s corner with the visitors having regained their composure, but clear-cut openings proved few and far between. John Egan thumped a later header wide as the Republic sought salvation but Armenia, who lost 9-0 in Norway last time out, held firm to take the points.

Source: The Herald June 04, 2022 16:05 UTC