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15.11.2014 at 15:00 Ferrycarrig Park
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Attendance: |
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Rep of Ireland Under 19 |
4 - 1
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Gibraltar
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Referee: Fran Jović (Croatia) |
European Qualifier-match |
Liam Bossin
Noe Baba
Bobby Moseley
Kevin Toner
Fiacra Kelleher
Dessie Hutchinson
Jack Hallahan
Conor Dimaio
Jamie Mc Grath
Eoghan Stokes
Reece Grego-Cox
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Dayle Coleing,
Francis Picardo,
Ethan Jolley,
Jamie Victory,
Thomas Isola,
Kevagn Ronco,
James Coombes,
Alan Parker,
Jayce Olivero,
Erin Barnett (c),
Jayce Consigliero. |
Republic of Ireland 4-1 Gibraltar
THE Republic of Ireland U19 side have ensured qualification for the Elite Phase of the UEFA U19 Championships after a 4-1 victory over Gibraltar at Ferrycarrig Park, Wexford, today.
Paul Doolin's side will meet Switzerland - who beat Malta 7-1 today - in the group decider at Waterford's RSC on Tuesday (2.00pm) but both sides have already ensured progress to the next stage.
Ireland started at an excellent pace and Reece Grego-Cox slotted home the opener after three minutes when he connected with a left wing cross by Jack Hallahan.
Eoghan Stokes made it 2-0 in the 32nd minute when he bundled the ball home from close range after Grego-Cox sent in a low cross following excellent work in the build-up by Jamie McGrath.
Gibraltar scored a shock goal to pull it back in the 37th minute when a poor header by Noe Baba landed at the feet of Jayce Consigliero and he fired home via the underside of Liam Bossin's crossbar.
Captain Baba produced the perfect response when he forced Ireland's third goal in the 42th minute when his low cross was turned into his own net by Gibraltar defender Ethan Jolley.
After the break Ireland continued to dominate but the visiting defence held firm. Stokes grabbed his second goal in the 68th minute when he fired home brilliantly from 25 yards out.
Irish Head Coach Paul Doolin was very pleased to see his side take the three points to ensure qualification and is looking forward to Tuesday's meeting with the Swiss.
"We did what we set out to do which was take the three points and we played well enough given the conditions," said Doolin.
"The Swiss game will be a different story and we know they are a good side but we have a good group of players who've been excellent since we first got them together at U18 level last season."
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Liam Bossin, Noe Baba, Bobby Moseley, Fiacre Kelleher, Kevin Toner, Connor Dimaio, Reece Grego-Cox, Eoghan Stokes, Dessie Hutchinson, Jack Hallahan, Jamie McGrath.
Subs:Ryan Manning for Stokes 68 mins; Jamie Mulhall for Moseley 80; Adam McDonnell for Hutchinson 87.
GIBRALTAR: Dayle Coleing, Francis Picardo, Ethan Jolley, Jamie Victory, Thomas Isola, Kevagn Ronco, James Coombes, Alan Parker, Jayce Olivero, Erin Barnett (c), Jayce Consigliero. Subs: Scott Ballantine for Picardo 17, Jules Origo for Consigliero 60, Chad Gillingwater for Parker 79.
RESULTS & FIXTURES
Thursday, November 13
UEFA U19 Championships Qualifying Round Group Six
Republic of Ireland 1-0 Malta, RSC, Waterford
Switzerland 8-0 Gibraltar, Ferrycarrig Park
Saturday, November 15
UEFA U19 Championships Qualifying Round Group Six
Republic of Ireland 4-1 Gibraltar, Ferrycarrig Park;
Malta 1-7 Switzerland, RSC, Waterford
Tuesday, November 18
UEFA U19 Championships Qualifying Round Group Six
Switzerland v Republic of Ireland, RSC, Waterford (2.00pm);
Gibraltar v Malta, Tramore AFC, Waterford (2.00pm)* (Change of original venue) |
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