Ireland U19s win

The Republic of Ireland U19s got their UEFA Championship qualification hopes back on track last night with a 3-1 victory over Serbia and Montenegro in Knokke, Belgium.

Ireland U19s win

Following Wednesday’s opening day 1-0 defeat by Belgium, Ireland needed a victory to keep their hopes alive and got their rewards thanks to goals by Gary Mulligan, Henry McStay and Mark Yeates.

Ireland started brightly and went in front in the 20th minute when Mulligan headed home a Yeates free kick, though Serbia and Montenegro were soon back on level terms through Milan Purovc.

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