O’Shea and Judge strike as Ireland stun Spain

Rep of Ireland U-21 2 Spain U-21 1

Surprisingly, it was a relatively comfortable victory over their Spanish counterparts, one which puts the Irish on a good footing as the impending European Championship qualifying looms large.

Turkish manager Hami Mindarali was an interested spectator and will have taken note of a very energetic Irish side that turned pressure into victory thanks to goals from Jay O’Shea and Alan Judge, one in each half.