Ireland pegged back late by Sweden

Republic of Ireland Men's Under-18s were held to a draw by Sweden in an International Friendly game in Spain: Picture: FAI

A goal deep into added time denied the Republic of Ireland Men's Under-18s victory in the first of their friendly double-header with Sweden in Marbella as they had to settle for a 2-2 on Thursday afternoon.

The Boys in Green trailed at the break to a Victor Safsten header but battled back in the second period thanks to goals from Billy Brooks and Ben Quinn before Sweden snatched a late equaliser from Richie Omorowa to take a share of the spoils.