U18s triumph as they overcome Portugal

Portugal 0 Republic of Ireland 1

A Gerry Gill goal ensured victory for Ireland. Last night’s other match between Norway and Turkey ended 2-2, it is impossible for Ireland to be caught. “We came here with a new team and to beat Turkey and Portugal and win this tournament with one game to go is brilliant,” said manager Noel O’Reilly.

Rep of Ireland U18’s: Logan (Leicester); Byrne (St Pat’s), Elebert (Preston), Graham (Northampton), Lyng (Preston); Collins (Huddersfield), O'Brien (Bolton), Gerrard (Everton); Keogh (Leeds Utd), Gill (Derry City), Platt (Liverpool).