Ireland Under-17s fall to defeat in Portugal

A strong Portuguese outfit got the edge in this one even though Colin O’Brien's side played well and got their goal through Mason Melia’s first-half penalty.

GOALSCORER: Mason Melia of the Republic of Ireland reacts. Pic: Eóin Noonan, Sportsfile

Portugal 4-1 Ireland

The Republic of Ireland Men's Under-17s fell to a 4-1 defeat in the first of their UEFA U-17 EURO Elite Round Qualifiers in the Cidade Desportiva do SC Braga in Portugal.