Rory Hale wastes no time in making an impression for Ireland U21s

Ireland 3 Iceland 1: Derry City midfielder Rory Hale took just 14 seconds to mark his international U21 debut last night with a goal by firing Ireland on the way to victory against Iceland.

Following the early breakthrough, Ireland extended their lead at Tallaght Stadium through Ryan Manning’s third goal at this level four minutes before the break.

Stefan Alexander Ljubcic’s ferocious strike on 64 minutes gave the visitors hope but another Hale from Derry, substitute Ronan, made the win safe in stoppage time.