Irish undone by late Samuel goal

Ireland’s U18s suffered late heartache against Wales in last night’s friendly at Ferrycarrig Park in Wexford.

The game represented an opportunity for the best talent still plying their trade in Ireland to make an impression for U19 manager Paul Doolin. And Finn Harps winger Cathal McDaid took the chance by cutting in from the left flank to fire a low shot inside the near post of Welsh goalkeeper John Dowd.

Ireland pressed for a second goal and Jason Lyons headed just over from an Alan Browne cross on the half hour.