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Lonergan and Grehan strike as Ireland U21s revive Euro hopes in Slovakia

Ireland will head to Cork with confidence to face Kazakhstan as they make a push for that runners-up play-off berth.

Tommy Lonergan gave the Ireland U21s and early lead against Slovakia. Pic: ©INPHO/Aleksandar Djorovic

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 - 19:29

Michael Scully

European U21 Championship qualifier: Slovakia 0 Republic of Ireland 2

A crucial victory for Jim Crawford’s side keeps Ireland's hopes of European Championship qualification alive with two games remaining.

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