Watch: Bohemians' Ross Tierney scores late winner for Ireland U21s to mark dream debut

Ireland overcame an older Australia side 2-1

Ross Tierney, right, of Republic of Ireland celebrates his goal with team-mates during the U21 International friendly match between Australia and Republic of Ireland at Marbella Football Centre in Marbella, Spain. Photo by Mateo Villalba Sanchez/Sportsfile

Ireland U21 2 (Jay Rich-Baghuelou OG 57, Ross Tierney 90) Australia U23 1 (Ramy Najjarine 74)

Buoyed by his third win in four matches, Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford still wasn’t allowing the downing of Australia “camouflage” some of his side’s shortcomings.