Ireland in first ever clash with Armenia (AFP)

September 2nd, 2010

Ireland, directed by assistant coach Marco Tardelli(L) in the absence of manager Giovanni Trapattoni(R), will be taking a long trip into unknown territory when they start their Euro 2012 campaign against Armenia in their opening Group B fixture here on Friday.(AFP/File/Alberto Pizzoli)AFP - Ireland are taking a long trip into unknown territory when they start their Euro 2012 campaign against Armenia in their opening Group B fixture here on Friday.