Lawal pounces late on to keep Crawford's young guns unbeaten 

Celtic star grabs his first Under 21 goal at most opportune time to secure a 2-2 draw with Ukraine in Austria 
Lawal pounces late on to keep Crawford's young guns unbeaten 

GOOD TIMING: Bosun Lawal of Republic of Ireland, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the U21 International friendly match between Ukraine and the Republic of Ireland at Union Sport-Club, Blamau in Bad Blamau, Austria. Pic: Blaz Weindorfer/Sportsfile

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Bosun Lawal’s timing was as perfect as his run and touch as he chose the friendly with Ukraine to score his first goal at Under-21 international level and level the game for Jim Crawford’s side with a sublime finish eight minutes from time in Blumau, Austria.

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