As it happened: Ireland's World Cup hopes all but over after horror show in Armenia

Ireland are looking to follow up their draw at home to Hungary with a win in Yerevan.
Armenia's Grant-Leon Ranos celebrates after scoring his side's second goal. Pic: AP Photo/Hakob Berberyan.

Armenia's Grant-Leon Ranos celebrates after scoring his side's second goal. Pic: AP Photo/Hakob Berberyan.

7.21pm Ireland are already playing catch-up in their World Cup playoff chase after deservedly losing their second qualifier to an Armenian side ranked 105th in the world.

To read the rest of John Fallon's match report from Yerevan, click here.

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