Cathal O'Sullivan comes closest on first start but Ireland U21s held by Qatar U23s

The Republic are back in international action in September when they begin their qualification campaign for the European Championship.

FIRST START: Cathal O'Sullivan of Republic of Ireland in action against Ahmed Reyad A Fadlelmula of Qatar during the U21 international friendly. Pic: Gerry Scully/Sportsfile.

Republic of Ireland Under-21s were held to a 0-0 draw against Qatar Under-23s in Vrbovec.

The game was the Republic's second friendly after being beaten 1-0 by Croatia on Friday and the Qatar clash saw Andrew Wogan, Jacob Devaney, Cian Dillon and Cathal O'Sullivan all make their first starts for the under-21s.