Bright start in Sweden for U18s

THE Republic of Ireland U18s drew 1-1 against Slovakia in the opening game at the Falkenberg tournament in Sweden yesterday.

Ireland were the better side and deservedly earned the draw when Maymount’s Jamie Meehan finished off a well-worked set-piece involving Billy Clarke and Billy Dennehy.

“It was a great performance and we should have won the game. We created so many chances and were well on top,” said manager Noel O’Reilly.