Republic of Ireland 0 - 0 Romania | 2015 - Womens Under 17 | 2013174

UEFA European Women's Under-17 Championship Qualifying Round | Bačka,
19 October 2014 - 00:00 (14:00 local time)

Republic of Ireland 2 - 0 Romania

Farrelly(18) McKevitt(56) full-time
Republic of Ireland Romania

Women’s U17s qualify for Elite Phase

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 2 ROMANIA 0 - The Republic of Ireland Women’s U17 team today qualified for the Elite Phase of the 2014-15 UEFA European Women’s U17 Championships with a game to spare.
Eleanor Ryan (U17W).jpg
19th Oct 2014

Goals from Niamh Farrelly and Sarah McKevitt saw Dave Connell’s side beat Romania 2-0 in Serbia to leave them on full points from two games in their Qualifying Round mini-tournament. Ireland now play hosts Serbia, who beat Lithuania 4-1, on Wednesday knowing that a draw  will see them top the Group 4.

Connell made just one change from the side which defeated Lithuania in Friday’s opener with Farrelly coming in for the injured Saoirse Noonan and it proved to be an inspired choice as the Peamount United midfielder fired Ireland into the lead after 18 minutes with an exceptional goal.

Farrelly showed great anticipation to intercept a kick-out by Romania goalkeeper Georgiana Darle and, after controlling the ball on her chest, she unleashed a 35 yard volley that screamed over the head of the keeper and into the back of the net.

That goal eased the Irish nerves and Eleanor Doyle had a great opportunity in the 32nd minute to added a second when sent clear but she shot straight at the keeper.

Like Friday, this was a game Ireland dominated and they created 14 chances, hit the target seven times and forced nine corners but could only manage one more goal and that came in the 56 minute when Dearbhaile Beirne broke the left, skipped past two players and crossed to the far post where Sarah McKevitt showed great skill in firing the ball first time past the keeper from an acute angle for her second goal in two games.

 “It was a good win,” said Connell afterwards. “We dominated the game from start to finish and the only disappointment would be that, like Friday, we didn’t score more goals. But we kept a clean sheet, we won the game and we’ve qualified for the Elite Phase with a game to spare so the girls have done very well in what was their first taste of competitive football at international level.”

Striker Eleanor Doyle is likely to miss the top of the table clash with Serbia on Wednesday after coming off at half-time with a knock but she another good game leading the Irish attack as did her replacement Danielle Murray. The defence, ably marshalled by skipper Jamie Finn and goalkeeper Amanda McQuillan also performed well while midfielder Courtney Higgins and winger McKevitt were others to impress in what was an excellent team performance.

Ireland: Amanda McQuillan; Lauryn O’Callaghan, Jamie Finn, Chloe Moloney, Niamh Prior (Waters 61) ; Niamh Farrelly (Lucy McCartan 52), Courtney Higgins, Evelyn Daly; Sarah McKevitt, Eleanor Doyle (Danielle Murray 41), Dearbhaile Beirne.

Romania: Darle; Boros, Meluta, Peter, Moraru, Bartalis (Petre 41), Blidar (Grecu 41, Rus 56), Popa, Clolacu, Indrei, Biro.

Referee: Liudmyla Petrova (Ukraine).

U17 Women aiming to get job done quickly

The Republic of Ireland Women’s U17 team can qualify for the Elite Phase of the UEFA European U17 Women’s Championship tomorrow if they beat Romania in the second game of their Qualifying Round mini-tournament in Serbia.
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18th Oct 2014

Goals from Peake Villa’s Sarah McKevitt and Shelbourne’s Jamie Finn gave Ireland a 2-0 win over Lithuania in Friday’s opening game and Romania’s 1-1 draw with hosts Serbia has opened the door for the Irish to qualify with a game to spare.

Saoirse Noonan from Douglas Hall has been ruled out of tomorrow’s game with a calf injury but Evelyn Daly, who came off with an ankle injury against Lithuania, took a full part in training today and is fit for selection.

Manager Dave Connell was happy to see the sun appear in Serbia today after several days of heavy rain and he’s hoping the pitches will dry out over the next 24 hours.

Connell said: “There’s no doubt that the pitches were a leveller in both games on Friday so hopefully they will dry out and firm up a bit for tomorrow so we can get the ball down and play. We played Romania last year and they look to have improved since then so it is not going to be easy tomorrow. We have to play to our capabilities and inflict our game on them. It is a tough group with three of the four teams having reached the elite phase last year so to be in with a chance of qualifying if we win the second game is a good opportunity and the girls realise that.”

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND SQUAD:

Amanda McQuillan (Shelbourne)

Courtney Higgins (Shelbourne)

Dearbhaile Beirne (Shelbourne)

Jamie Finn (Shelbourne)

Nadine Ryan (Shelbourne)

Sophie Watters (Shelbourne)

Fiona Donnelly (Shelbourne)

Eleanor Ryan-Doyle (Peamount United)

Niamh Farrelly (Peamount United)

Lauryn O'Callaghan (Peamount United)

Lucy McCartan (Peamount United)

Danielle Murray (Peamount United)

Niamh Prior (St Joseph's)

Evelyn Daly (Lakewood)

Saoirse Noonan (Douglas Hall)

Sarah McKevitt (Peake Villa)

Chloe Maloney (Connolly Celtic)

Aislinn Meaney (LIfford)

DETAILS

UEFA WU17 Championships Qualifying Round Group 4

RESULTS

Friday, October 17

Republic of Ireland 2 Lithuania 0,

Serbia 1 Romania 1

FIXTURES

Sunday, October 19

Republic of Ireland v Romania, Backa, Subotica (SRB), 1pm (Irish time)

Lithuania v Serbia, Gradski, Subotica (SRB), 1pm (Irish time)

Wednesday, October 22

Romania v Lithuania, Gradski, Subotica (SRB), 1pm (Irish time)

Serbia v Republic of Ireland, Backa, Subotica (SRB), 1pm (Irish time)

Tactical Lineups

Republic of Ireland

1 McQuillan (G) 2 Prior 3 Higgins 4 Finn (C) 5 Moloney 6 Daly 7 McKevitt 8 Farrelly 10 Ryan-Doyle 11 Beirne 17 O'Callaghan

Coach

David Connell

Romania

1 Dârle (G) 2 Boroș 3 Meluță 4 Peter 5 Moraru 6 Bartalis 7 Blidar 9 Popa 10 Ciolacu (C) 11 Indrei 14 Biro

Substitutes

  • 12 Kinga Draguș (G)
  • 8 Diana Grecu
  • 13 Demi Rus
  • 15 Valentina Petre
  • 16 Maria Popa
  • 17 Maria Neacșu
  • 18 Ana Foia

Coach

Mirel Albon

Officials

  • Referee Liudmyla Telbukh
  • Assistant Referees Iryna Petrova
  • UEFA Delegate Milovan Nikolic
  • Assistant Referee Two Ivana Sargic
  • Fourth Official Marina Živković
  • Referee Observer Milovan Nikolic

Minute by Minute Commentary

  • 1" The match is under way.
  • 3" Dariana Indrei (Romania) is penalised for a foul on Lauryn O'Callaghan (Republic of Ireland).
  • 4" Courtney Higgins (Republic of Ireland) takes the free-kick.
  • 6" Niamh Farrelly (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
  • 6" Georgiana Dârle (Romania) blocks a shot.
  • 7" Sarah McKevitt (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
  • 8" Teodora Meluță (Romania) is penalised for a foul on Niamh Farrelly (Republic of Ireland).
  • 8" Courtney Higgins (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
  • 18" Niamh Farrelly (Republic of Ireland) scores!
  • 20" Eleanor Ryan-Doyle (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
  • 20" Georgiana Dârle (Romania) blocks a shot.
  • 21" Courtney Higgins (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Dariana Indrei (Romania).
  • 24" Dearbhaile Beirne (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Ștefania Moraru (Romania).
  • 24" Courtney Higgins (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
  • 27" Sarah McKevitt (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Mihaela Ciolacu (Romania).
  • 32" Sarah McKevitt (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
  • 32" Eleanor Ryan-Doyle (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
  • 35" Niamh Prior (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Eniko Biro (Romania).
  • 35" Mihaela Ciolacu (Romania) is penalised for a foul on Niamh Farrelly (Republic of Ireland).
  • 35" Sarah McKevitt (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
  • 35" Georgiana Dârle (Romania) blocks a shot.
  • 37" Courtney Higgins (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Loredana Popa (Romania).
  • 37" Courtney Higgins (Republic of Ireland) is cautioned by the referee.
  • 37" Alina Boroș (Romania) takes the free-kick.
  • 37" Alina Boroș (Romania) misses the target.
  • 38" Kata Peter (Romania) is penalised for a foul on Dearbhaile Beirne (Republic of Ireland).
  • 39" Courtney Higgins (Republic of Ireland) takes the free-kick.
  • 39" Courtney Higgins (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
  • 39" Georgiana Dârle (Romania) blocks a shot.
  • 39" Sarah McKevitt (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
  • 39" Niamh Prior (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
  • 40" Courtney Higgins (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Mihaela Ciolacu (Romania).
  • 40" Alina Boroș (Romania) takes the free-kick.
  • 41" Barbara Bartalis (Romania) is penalised for a foul on Eleanor Ryan-Doyle (Republic of Ireland).
  • The referee blows for half-time.
  • 46" The second half begins.
  • 41" Danielle Murray (in) - Eleanor Ryan-Doyle (out) (@@teamID)
  • 41" Valentina Petre (in) - Barbara Bartalis (out) (@@teamID)
  • 41" Diana Grecu (in) - Denisa Blidar (out) (@@teamID)
  • 42" Dariana Indrei (Romania) is penalised for a foul on Courtney Higgins (Republic of Ireland).
  • 43" Sarah McKevitt (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
  • 43" Jamie Finn (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
  • 46" Danielle Murray (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Georgiana Dârle (Romania).
  • 49" Kata Peter (Romania) has an effort on goal.
  • 49" Amanda McQuillan (Republic of Ireland) blocks a shot.
  • 50" Danielle Murray (Republic of Ireland) is flagged for offside.
  • 52" Lucy Mccartan (in) - Niamh Farrelly (out) (@@teamID)
  • 53" Teodora Meluță (Romania) is penalised for a foul on Dearbhaile Beirne (Republic of Ireland).
  • 54" Courtney Higgins (Republic of Ireland) takes the free-kick.
  • 54" Sarah McKevitt (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
  • 56" Sarah McKevitt (Republic of Ireland) scores!
  • 56" Lauryn O'Callaghan (Republic of Ireland) assists.
  • 56" Demi Rus (in) - Diana Grecu (out) (@@teamID)
  • 58" Sarah McKevitt (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
  • 59" Sarah McKevitt (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Teodora Meluță (Romania).
  • 60" Dearbhaile Beirne (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
  • 61" Courtney Higgins (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
  • 61" Sophie Watters (in) - Niamh Prior (out) (@@teamID)
  • 62" Eniko Biro (Romania) is penalised for a foul on Sophie Watters (Republic of Ireland).
  • 63" Dearbhaile Beirne (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Mihaela Ciolacu (Romania).
  • 64" Mihaela Ciolacu (Romania) is penalised for a foul on @@player2 (@@team2).
  • 66" Danielle Murray (Republic of Ireland) is flagged for offside.
  • 67" Lauryn O'Callaghan (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Dariana Indrei (Romania).
  • 68" Mihaela Ciolacu (Romania) is penalised for a foul on Lauryn O'Callaghan (Republic of Ireland).
  • 68" Dariana Indrei (Romania) is penalised for a foul on Sarah McKevitt (Republic of Ireland).
  • 69" Sarah McKevitt (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
  • 70" Courtney Higgins (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
  • 70" Courtney Higgins (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
  • 70" Lucy Mccartan (Republic of Ireland) has a shot blocked.
  • 70" Lucy Mccartan (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Alina Boroș (Romania).
  • 73" Lucy Mccartan (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Dariana Indrei (Romania).
  • 75" Mihaela Ciolacu (Romania) takes the corner.
  • 78" Dariana Indrei (Romania) is penalised for a foul on Jamie Finn (Republic of Ireland).
  • 78" Jamie Finn (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Dariana Indrei (Romania).
  • 78" Mihaela Ciolacu (Romania) takes the free-kick.
  • 78" Mihaela Ciolacu (Romania) has an effort on goal.
  • 78" Amanda McQuillan (Republic of Ireland) blocks a shot.
  • 80" Danielle Murray (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
  • 80" Georgiana Dârle (Romania) blocks a shot.
  • 81" Mihaela Ciolacu (Romania) has an effort on goal.
  • 81" Amanda McQuillan (Republic of Ireland) blocks a shot.
  • The final whistle is blown.

Match Statistics

  • Republic of Ireland
  • Romania

Corners Won

9 1

Shots on Target

7 3

Shots off Target

7 1

Fouls Committed

13 12
  • Republic of Ireland

    Romania

  • 2Goals0
  • 1Yellow Card(s)0
  • 0Red Card(s)0
  • 7Shots on Goal3
  • 7Shots Wide1
  • 1Shot(s) Blocked0
  • 3Save(s)5
  • 15Total Shots4
  • 13Fouls Committed12
  • 9Corner(s)1
  • 2Offside(s)0