Ireland U17s beat England to claim Nordic Cup

THE Republic of Ireland U17s completed a brilliant week in Iceland by claiming the Nordic Cup with a 2-0 victory over England in Reykjavik yesterday.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2005 - 01:00
Tom Peters, Reykjavik

In a tight game, Ireland took control early on when Tom Lyons volleyed the Irish ahead after connecting superbly with a cross from Karl Byrne.

Defending magnificently, things were to get better for the Irish.

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