Fighting Irish boys keep Euro dreams alive

Ireland can secure second place in their European Under-21 Championship qualification group by beating Turkey at home in August after claiming a draw against leaders Italy yesterday at the Showgrounds in Sligo.

Noel King’s side were lucky to be just one behind to Shane Duffy’s third minute own goal at the break but Ciro Immobile extended the Italians’ lead 10 minutes after the break with a low drive.

Back came the Irish and following Robbie Brady’s penalty strike on 67 minutes, captain Greg Cunningham completed the comeback four minutes later by equalising with his first goal at this level.