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09.04.2019 at 18:30 San Lázaro, Santiago de Compostela Attendance:
Spain 3 - 0 Ireland Under 19
Referee: Tess Olofsson (SWE) European Elite Round-match

Goalscorers
Claudia Pina 27 mins,
Claudia Pina 30 mins
Aoife Slattery 48 (og)
None.
Opening squads
Catalina Coll;
Oihane Hernandez,
Laia Aleixandri (capt),
Berta Pujadas,
Itziar Pinillos;
Rosa Marquez Baena,
Teresa Abelleira ,
Anna Torroda,
Candela Andujar;
Claudia Pina,
Eva Navarro.
Rachel Kelly
Sadhbh Doyle
Roisin Mc Govern
Rachel Baynes
Megan Mackey
Tiegan Ruddy
Chloe Singleton
Heather Payne
Alannah Mc Evoy
Kelly Brady
Lucia Lobato
Substitutes
María Echezarreta (G)
Laia Codina
Rosa Otermin
Olga Carmona
Nerea Eizaguirre
Silvia Rubio
Athenea del Castillo
Carla Bautista
Nerea Nevado
Erica Turner
Aoife Slattery
Leah Brady
Kate Burdis
Sinead Donovan
Niamh Reynolds
Carla Mc Manus
Michelle O Driscoll
Keelin Mc Entee
Substitutions
Olga Carmona (in) - Itziar Pinillos (out)60 mins,
Nerea Eizaguirre (in) - Anna Torrodá (out)60 mins,
Carla Bautista (in) - Claudia Pina (out)75 mins,
Silvia Rubio (in) - Teresa Abelleira (out) 75 mins
Rosa Otermin (in) - Oihane Hernández (out) 84 mins
Aoife Slattery -> Rachel Baynes (36)
Niamh Reynolds -> Kelly Brady (66)
Sinead Donovan -> Chloe Singleton (66)
Erica Turner -> Rachel Kelly (74)
Leah Brady -> Tiegan Ruddy (75)
Yellow cards
Laia Aleixandri 12 mins None.
Red cards
None None.
Other statistics
0 Shots 0
0 Shots on goal 0
0 Offsides 0
0 Corner kicks 0
0 Free kicks 0
0 Penalties 0
Match report
Republic of Ireland Women’s Under-19s were defeated 3-0 by Spain in their final match of the UEFA Women's European Under-19 Championship Elite Round.

Dave Connell’s side needed to win the game to advance to the Tournament Finals in Scotland, but the reigning European champions proved too strong in Santiago de Compostela.

Two Spanish goals in the space of three minutes just before the half-hour proved the difference. Striker Claudia Pina scored a header from close range in the 27th minute, before she doubled the lead on 30 minutes.

Ireland’s task was made tougher minutes later, when defender Rachel Baynes was forced off with a thigh strain. She was replaced by Aoife Slattery.

Spain scored their third, minutes after the break. Striker Eva Navarro’s cross put into the Irish net by Slattery, as Connell’s side tried to get back into the game.

Despite numerous chances in the second-half, Ireland were unable to score a consolation goal.

Speaking after the game, Connell commended the team on a qualification campaign that included five wins and five clean sheets before the defeat to Spain.

“We did very well in Lithuania in the Qualifying Round and did very well over here. Today proved a bridge too far. Spain were exceptional. The better team won on the day.”

Half of the Elite Round squad are eligible to play again next year and Connell has high hopes for the squad next season.

“Hopefully this will stand to the girls next season. It’s been a pleasure working with the girls who have finished with the Under-19 team today. I hope they go on now and play with the Seniors”.

Republic of Ireland: Rachael Kelly (Erica Turner 74); Rachel Baynes (Aoife Slattery 36), Roisin McGovern, Sadhbh Doyle, Lucia Lobato; Tiegan Ruddy (Leah Brady 74), Chloe Singleton (Sinead Donovan 66), Megan Mackey (capt); Alannah McEvoy, Kelly Brady (Niamh Reynolds 66), Heather Payne.

Spain: Catalina Coll; Oihane Hernandez (Rosa Otermin 84), Laia Aleixandri (capt), Berta Pujadas, Itziar Pinillos (Olga Carmona 60); Rosa Marquez Baena, Teresa Abelleira (Silvia Rubio 74), Anna Torroda (Nerea Etizaguirre 10), Candela Andujar; Claudia Pina (Carla 74), Eva Navarro.

Referee: Tess Olofsson (SWE).
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