O'Brien turns focus to Uzbekistan after opening World Cup victory

Colin O'Brien's side got off to the perfect start thanks to an opening-day dismissal of Panama.

Republic of Ireland head coach Colin O'Brien issues instructions to Rory Finneran during the FIFA under-17 World Cup Group J match against Panama. Pic: Nikola Krstic/Sportsfile

Republic of Ireland under-17s boss Colin O'Brien has switched his focus to Saturday's World Cup clash with Uzbekistan, after his side's 4-1 opening day victory over Panama in the Doha heat.

Goals from Jaden Umeh, Kian McMahon-Brown, man-of-the-match Michael Noonan and Max Kovalevskis ensured Ireland outclassed a sub-par Panamanian outfit.