Ireland U16’s denied by late goal

JOHN MORLING’S Republic of Ireland U16 team were denied victory by a late Israel equaliser in their friendly international in Ra’anana, southern Israel, yesterday.

Ireland had came from behind to lead with goals from Michael Drennan and Carel Tiofack.

Israel enjoyed a sustained period of pressure in a frantic start to Ireland’s first international of 2010. The home side took a rather fortuitous lead after 11 minutes when cross from the left wing from Assaf Madar was pushed into his own net by Glenea United goalkeeper Joe Coll.