Dream very much alive for Ireland U21s despite defeat, manager Jim Crawford insists

The Boys in Green lost their grasp on top spot in Pisa as goals by Riccardo Sottil and Patrick Cutrone inflicted a second defeat of the campaign

Jonathan Afolabi of Ireland and Lorenzo Pirola of Italy. Picture: INPHO/Matteo Ciambelli

Euro U21 qualifier: Italy 2 Ireland 0

Despite failing their Italian job last night, Ireland can still qualify for next year’s U21 Euros by winning next month’s double-header.