SUBSTITUTE Paco Alcacer scored twice in the second half of extra-time as Spain twice came from behind to overcome the Czech Republic and claim a fifth UEFA European Under-19 Championship title in an engrossing final in Bucharest last night.

Ireland Under-19 0 Spain Under-19 5

Spain 5-0 Republic of Ireland

COMMANDING centre-back Joe Shaughnessy insists there’s a lot more to Ireland’s game than the physical stereotype emanating from the Spain camp ahead of tonight’s European Championship semi-final.

IRELAND’S U19s will step up preparations for tomorrow’s European Championship semi-final against tournament favourites Spain (kick-off 6:45pm) after yesterday’s rest-day in Bucharest.