Ireland lose opening game of U17 European Championships

Colin O'Brien's side went down 1-0 thanks to a late Serbia goal in Kostrena.

The Republic of Ireland Under-17 side have suffered defeat in their opening game of the European Championships in Croatia.

Colin O’Brien’s side went down to the Serbs in Kostrena as Zeljko Gavrić’s header eight minutes from time gave Serbia a vital three points.