After the UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier against Ireland, Armenia coach Vardan Minasyan cut the journalists short, saying: “I am proud of my team. They did a good job. I congratulate Ireland and wish them success.”

Armenia were more composed but they were dealt a huge blow when keeper Roman Berezovsky was harshly sent off for handball.

Ireland striker Simon Cox later admitted the ball brushed his arm before Berezovsky was sent off.