Finns too strong for Irish U-15s

Republic of Ireland 2, Finland 3

Despite creating the lions share of the chances, Ireland were unable to make them tell as a second-half double from Werner Kaitila and an early goal by Jani Backman insured the Finns victory after Ireland had fought back from 2-0 down to draw level early in the second-half.

Ireland’s striker Garreth Edwards and midfielder Gary Dunphy both created dangerous chances early in the game before Finland took the lead after nine minutes through Backman stroked the ball home from six yards.