Overview

• Eduard Spertsyan converted a first-half penalty and Grant-Leon Ranos added a second early after the break before Evan Ferguson pulled one back on 57 minutes.
• A late Artur Serobyan finish that appeared to seal the game was ruled out by VAR for a tight offside.
• Ireland have one point from two qualifiers with four games to play, including an away trip to Portugal next month.
• Hallgrimsson accepted responsibility, said Ireland probably need a miracle to qualify, and acknowledged his job is under question.
• The defeat continued a recurring issue under Hallgrimsson, with Ireland conceding first in nine of his 10 competitive games, as Armenia — ranked about 105th — were widely judged the sharper side.