Ireland under-17s outclass Panama in World Cup opener

Jaden Umeh got Ireland's historic first tournament goal, while Kian McMahon-Brown, Michael Noonan and Max Kovalevskis would add further strikes as Ireland outclassed a sub-par Panama outfit. 

Jaden Umeh of the Republic of Ireland celebrates with Rory Finneran after scoring their side's first goal. Pic: Nikola Krstic/Sportsfile

FIFA under-17 World Cup: Republic of Ireland 4 Panama 1

History was made by stepping foot on the pitch in Doha as the Republic of Ireland took their first steps at a FIFA under-17 World Cup, and Colin O'Brien's side got off to the perfect start thanks to an opening-day dismissal of Panama.