Roma in Cork City U19’s cross hairs

Cork City U19 manager Stephen Bermingham says his players are relishing the opportunity to test themselves against Italian giants AS Roma in the Uefa Youth League at Turner’s Cross tonight (kick-off 7pm).

“It’s a great opportunity for the lads, a great experience for them and it’s something we’re really looking forward to,” he says.

“The lads obviously beat HJK Helsinki in the last round, which was a huge success for both Cork soccer and Irish soccer. But now to prepare themselves for AS Roma, it’s going to be a different level for them.”