Sam Curtis strikes late to secure huge win for Ireland U21s in Turkey

With just six minutes remaining, the defender expertly slotted the ball past the keeper when bearing down on goal to ensure Ireland remain second in Group A and just two points behind Italy ahead of their game against Latvia in Tallaght on Tuesday.

MATCH WINNER: Sam Curtis in action against Livan Burcu of Turkey. Pic: Gokhan Kilincer/Sportsfile

Turkey 0 Republic of Ireland 1

Sam Curtis’ late finish earned the Republic of Ireland a huge three points in their bid to reach the U21 European Championship as they defeated Turkey in Istanbul on Friday night.