Giovanni Trapattoni hails 'important win' over Armenia

Robbie Keane gets ahead of Robert Arzumanyan in the qualifier

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni says his side's 1-0 win over Armenia was "an important one".

"It was hot out there and we made some mistakes in our passing in the first half as the players were a bit tense," said the Italian after the match.

"We reorganised a bit at half-time, our movement was better after the break and Keith Fahey did well to get the goal."

"It was great to be involved and the ball just bounced for me and I put it way," added match winner Fahey.

"I was instructed to go out and get involved and that is what I did.

"Armenia looked dangerous on the break and at set-pieces but we managed to keep them at bay."

Midfielder Liam Lawrence said the Republic "had to work hard, dig in and grind out a result".

"We got the ball into the area as quickly as possible and tried to put them under pressure - it was a fantastic finish by Keith to secure an amazing result."