Kose punishes courageous Ireland as campaign ends on a low

THE Irish U21 side ended one of their worst UEFA Championships campaigns with a frustrating 1-0 loss to Turkey in Kocaeli yesterday.

Kose punishes courageous Ireland as campaign ends on a low

Caretaker boss Wim Koevermans was forced to field one of the youngest Irish teams to play at this level due to injuries and suspension.

Koevermans started with five players that played U19 football last season and all three substitutes introduced had also played at that level last term.

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