Mexico U17s recover from opening loss to beat Ireland at Turner's Cross

Ireland were looking to make it back-to-back triumphs ahead of their Uefa Under-17 European Championship qualifiers, which also take place in Cork in October

Ireland’s James McManus heads the ball clear at Turner's Cross. Picture: INPHO/Ken Sutton

Ireland U17 0 Mexico U17 2

A brace from striker Alonso Ripoll ensured Mexico won the second game of their Under-17 International Friendly double-header with the Republic of Ireland 2-0 at Turner’s Cross on Tuesday afternoon.