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Armenia and Republic of Ireland Draw in a Thrilling Encounter in Yerevan
Yerevan witnessed an exciting draw between Armenia and the Republic of Ireland in a match corresponding to the European Qualification for the World Cup. The match, played at the Vazgen Sargsyan anvan Hanrapetakan Marzadasht, culminated in a score of 2-1, although a goal from Armenia was disallowed by VAR towards the end of the match.
Armenia dominated possession with 52% and showed greater offensive aggression, registering 15 shots, of which 8 were on target. E. Spertsyan opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 45th minute, and G. Ranos extended the lead in the 51st minute with a goal from open play. However, the Republic of Ireland reacted and E. Ferguson scored in the 57th minute, narrowing the gap on the scoreboard.
The match was characterized by an intense pace and several fouls, with 9 committed by Armenia and 13 by the Republic of Ireland, who each received a yellow card. Despite the greater ball control and superiority in shots on target, Armenia failed to maintain the lead, seeing a goal disallowed by VAR near the end of the match. The Republic of Ireland, with 48% possession and 8 shots (5 on target), demonstrated efficiency by taking advantage of their opportunities.
Substitutions rep. of ireland: at minute 46 C. Ogbene came in and K. McAteer went out., at minute 46 J. Taylor came in and A. Idah went out., at minute 70 F. Azaz came in and M. Johnston went out., at minute 70 J. Cullen came in and K. Phillips went out., at minute 82 R. Manning came in and L. Scales went out.
Substitutions armenia: at minute 66 G. Ranos came in and V. Bichakhchyan went out., at minute 78 L. Zelarayan came in and A. Serobyan went out., at minute 78 T. Barseghyan came in and Z. Shaghoyan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Armenia
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Rep. Of Ireland
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