A PLACE in the final next spring against either England or Italy is at stake when the Republic of Ireland U23 team take on Belgium in the International Challenge Trophy at Dalymount Park on Tuesday, October 21 (kick off 7.30pm).

HAVING gone behind on the stroke of half time and conceded again soon after the interval, PBC demonstrated commendable reserves of courage and resilience to hit back and beat an outstanding Ard Scoil Rís side in a thrilling Barry Cup final in Thomond Park.

Ireland 2 England 1

CHAMPIONS Ireland bid to advance a little closer to their third consecutive Centenary Shield (Schools U19 soccer) honours when they play England at Turner’s Cross tonight (7pm).