Ireland taught harsh lesson by Poland in U17 Euro opener

Ike Orazi gave Colin O'Brien's side an early lead but the Polish showed their quality in the end.

TOUGH START: Jake Grante of Republic of Ireland, left, and Stanley Ashbee after their side's defeat. Photo by Laszlo Szirtesi/Sportsfile

POLAND…5 (Mateusz Skoczylas 13, 49, Dominik Szala 44, Karol Borys 54, Szymon Kądziołka 65) IRELAND…1 (Ike Orazi 4)

Ireland were taught a harsh lesson in their Euro U17 finals opener, finding themselves outmuscled and outclassed by a powerful Polish unit despite a roaring start.