Super Spain blow Ireland away

Ireland Under-19 0 Spain Under-19 5

Sat, 30 Jul, 2011 - 01:00

John Fallon

Paul Doolin’s U19 charges had batted away the stern challenges thrown at them by some of Europe’s stellar underage football nations during the season but this semi-final against Spain in Chiajna was completely one-sided.

Two goals down at the break, Ireland were unable to stem the Spanish attacks and conceded three more by the end.

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