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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Damian Spellman

Evan Ferguson goal sees Ireland edge past Armenia to keep World Cup hopes alive

Evan Ferguson’s fourth goal in five competitive internationals kept the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup dream alive as they edged past 10-man Armenia to claim their first Group F victory.

Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson had admitted in advance that he would accept a “s****y” performance and a 1-0 win on a night when victory was the only option, and Ireland eventually delivered – if only just – as they made the most of Tigran Barseghyan’s senseless second-half dismissal for a headbutt on Finn Azaz.

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