Jan B Poulsen has been dismissed as coach of Armenia following his side's poor start to their 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.

Slow start The decision was taken at a meeting with Football Federation of Armenia president Ruben Hayrapetyan on Monday and follows Armenia's 2-2 draw with Estonia in Yerevan two days previously. Poulsen took charge in January 2008, but despite some positive friendly results during his 12 matches at the helm his side have been unable to make an impact in World Cup qualifying. Saturday's draw produced Armenia's first point in five matches in Group 5 and leaves them rooted to the foot of the section. Assistant coach Vardan Minasyan has taken over on a temporary basis and will lead Armenia for the return against Estonia in Tallinn on Wednesday.