Heartbreak for Ireland U21s after controversial Norway equaliser

Norway's injury time equaliser denied Ireland a guaranteed European U21 Championship play-off spot. They can still qualify automatically by beating Italy on Tuesday. 
DISBELIEF: Mark O'Mahony of Republic of Ireland reacts after his side's draw with Norway. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

DISBELIEF: Mark O'Mahony of Republic of Ireland reacts after his side's draw with Norway. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

UEFA European Under-21 Qualifiers Group A: Republic of Ireland 1 (Roughan 75) Norway 1 (Schjelderup 90+3) 

There was late heartbreak for the Republic of Ireland as a controversial Norwegian equaliser in the third and final minute of stoppage time denied the hosts a guaranteed European U21 Championship play-off spot.

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