Spanish fight back denies Irish U19’s victory

THE Republic of Ireland U19 women’s side started their second round UEFA qualification campaign with a 2-2 draw with Spain in Lucena, Spain yesterday.

Irish Examiner Junior Sports star award-winner Kasey O’Driscoll scored the opener after 28 minutes. On 43 minutes Selena Moylan put in what looked like a speculative cross, but Edel Malone rose high above the Spanish defence to score Ireland’s second.

However Adriana Martin and Pablos pounced for second-half goals to tie the affair.