Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Republic of Ireland U21 (3rd, 19 pts) held a 16-point advantage over Armenia U21 (6th, 3 pts). On recent form Armenia U21 sat only 63rd league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 6th overall. Per game in the league, Armenia U21 were scoring 0.4 and conceding 3.3, Republic of Ireland U21 1.5 and 0.8, against a competition average of 1.58 goals per team per game.
The venue was Pyunik Training Centre, with room for 1,400 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-1.
Goal scorers
Republic of Ireland U21: Zack Elbouzedi (63')
Key stats
Possession: Armenia U21 43% · Republic of Ireland U21 57% · On target: 1-7 · Corners: 2-7