Good afternoon and welcome to today's match between Armena and the Republic of Ireland, the opening match of the Euro 2012 qualifiers for both countries.

Euro Qualifying / Matchday 1
Republican Stadium / 03.09.2010
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90+2'
Whistle
90+2'
Whistle
A WIN FOR IRELAND! They have done the business and pocket three points.
90'
90'
Into time added on. Ireland throwing bodies at everything as Armenia push for a leveller. Really hanging on. Some fine defending by Lawrence in his own box.
89'
89'
Manucharyan floats the free-kick at goal from 25 yards, but that is claimed by Given and Ireland can breath easy again.
88'
88'
Whelan is booked for a late one on Mkhitarian.
87'
87'
Some more nice defending by O'Shea, but Ireland giving the ball away far too easily in these closing minutes.
86'
86'
Manucharyan is allowed far too much space on the edge of the box, but has no real pace and Given holds. Nervy moments for Ireland.
85'
85'
Hovsepyan delivers a ball from the right, but Dunne keeps his eyes on that as he knocks the cross away. Four minutes and counting.
84'
Substitution
84'
Substitution
Andrew Keogh replaces Keane for the visiting side.
83'
83'
St Ledger heads Manucharyan's cross out of the danger area.
82'
82'
The corner comes to nothing and Ireland are a step nearer the victory. Going to be another substitution for Ireland.
81'
81'
Dangerous run down the right by Movsisyan, but St Ledger deflects his cross behind for a corner.
80'
80'
Trapattoni trying to tell his side to keep it tight at the back, as any good Italian will agree with.
79'
79'
This will be a deserved three points for the Irish, but they still have work to do to get the job done.
78'
78'
Keane is penalised for a foul on Hambardzumyan. Clock ticking down now for the home side.
77'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
Manucharyan replaces Malakyan before Arzumanyan heads over.
76'
76'
Phew! They needed that goal and the substitute has come to Ireland's rescue. Now they need to keep the door closed at the other end.
75'
Goal
75'
Goal
GOAL FOR IRELAND! Lawrence's ball to Keane. He can't finish, but the loose ball breaks to Fahey and he turns to slam a low shot into the corner of the net. Relief for Ireland.
74'
74'
Can't say that the home side have been shy of a shot or two. They have really been willing to have a go from distance.
73'
73'
Hambardzumyan then thumps in Armenia's latest dig from distance, but Given is alive to that effort.
72'
72'
Play raging from end to end. Mkhitarian swings in a lovely ball, but Dunne mops up at the back for Ireland.