Italy extended their lead at the top of UEFA 2020 European Championship qualifying Group J to six points on Thursday, when they recovered from a goal down to beat Armenia 3-1.
The hosts initially stunned the Azzurri at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, as they took an 11th-minute lead through Alexander Karapetyan. Andrea Belotti eventually equalised for Italy in the 28th minute, before Karapetyan went from hero to zero, when he was red-carded in first-half stoppage time.
Despite their man advantage, Italy were second best for much of the second period. Armenia were unable to take their chances though and the visitors went ahead through Lorenzo Pellegrini's header 13 minutes from time.