Ireland beaten by Slovakia in UEFA European U19 Championship Elite Phase qualifying opener

Tommy Lonergan grabbed a consolation with the final kick of the game at Ferrycarrig Park in Wexford on Wednesday.

DEFEATED: Republic of Ireland Men's Under-19s were defeated 2-1 by Slovakia in their first game of the Elite Phase of the UEFA European U19 Championship qualifiers.

Republic of Ireland 1 Slovakia 2

The Republic of Ireland began the Elite Phase of the UEFA European U19 Championship qualifiers in a disappointing manner as they were beaten 2-1 by Slovakia at Ferrycarrig Park in Wexford on Wednesday.