Late Oko-Flex goal earns Ireland U21s 2-2 draw with England

Ireland could well have won it when Connor O’Riordan found space at the back post but his header at goal was well held by Jed Ward.

Armstrong Oko-Flex of Republic of Ireland scores his side’s second goal, a penalty, during the international friendly match between England U20s. Photo by Vid Ponikvar/Sportsfile

A late Armstrong Oko-Flex goal earned Ireland a 2-2 draw against England U20s in Zagreb, Croatia on Tuesday afternoon.

Ireland had led inside five minutes following a brilliantly worked goal that saw Joe Hodge fire past Jed Ward in the England goal.