Republic of Ireland 0 - 4 Portugal | 2018 - UEFA Under-19 Championship | 2023689

UEFA European Under-19 Championship | Cidade de Barcelos, Barcelos

27 March 2018 - 23:15 (17:00 local time)

Republic of Ireland 0 - 4 Portugal

full-time Fernandes(10) Diogo Queirós(42) Correia(73) Fernandes(81)

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Ireland U19: Portugal prove too strong in Elite Round finale

The Republic of Ireland Under-19's hopes of reaching the UEFA Under-19 European Championships were ended by Portugal, after Tom Mohan's side suffered a 4-0 defeat in Bercelos.

27th Mar 2018

Two goals either side of half-time saw Portugal book their place in Finland later this year, as the team look to add to the UEFA Under-17 European Championship they won two years ago.

Portugal took the lead after ten minutes, as Gedson Fernandes saw his deflected shot beat goalkeeper Mark Travers. Captain Diogo Queirós doubled Portugal's lead just before half-time heading home an attacking free-kick.

Ireland played the last 30-minutes with ten men after Aaron Connolly was sent off for two bookable offences and Portugal took advantage with two further goals.

Substitute Pedro Correia saw his shot find the bottom left corner of the net with 20-minutes to go, before Fernandes scored a fourth from the penalty spot to ensure qualification.

Under-19 Head Coach Tom Mohan was disappointed after the game, but praised Portugal, and wished them well in the Finals.

"We were beaten by the better team, and a top class opponent. They won the Under-17 title two years ago and have a brilliant chance to win the Under-19 title this summer.

"The team had chances early on but weren't able to take them. Portugal's movement and slickness of passing was excellent. It's a disappointing result.

"It was a massive effort all week by the players and staff. It was a huge group effort by everyone and we're all disappointed."

Kosovo's 2-1 win over Slovakia in Group 5's other game, meant Ireland finished the Elite Round in second place.

Republic of Ireland: Mark Travers; Lee O’Connor, Dara O’Shea (capt), Canice Carroll, Tyreke Wilson (Rian O'Sullivan 39); Rowan Roache, Conor Coventry, Thomas O’Connor, Aaron Connolly; Kian Flanagan (Aaron Dobbs 86), Jonathan Afolabi (Michael Obafemi 72)

Portugal: Diogo Costa; Thierry Correia (João Oliveira 66), Diogo Queirós (capt) (Romain Correia 74), Diogo Leite, Rúben Vinagre; Quina, Florentino, Gedson Fernandes; Trincão Francisco, José Gomes (Pedro Correia 46), João Filipe

Referee: Kristo Tohver (EST)

Ireland U19: Mohan vows team will "do everything" to win

Republic of Ireland Under-19 Head Coach Tom Mohan has said his side are right where they need to be, as the look to qualify for the UEFA Under-19 European Championship.

26th Mar 2018

A win over Portugal in the final Elite Round game on Tuesday evening will be enough to qualify for the Finals for the first time since 2011.

"Realistically, we were looking at going into the last game, with qualification in our own hands. Portugal are a quality side, and we knew we would have to beat them to have a chance. It's great to be in this position.

"The boys handled the pressure excellently against Kosovo on Saturday. We scored three excellent goals which is great for confidence.

Portugal won the European Championships at Under-17 level two years ago, and Mohan knows his side are in for a tough test.

"They are a very expansive and high-quality side. We'll be prepared for their challenge and look forward to matching up with them."

"We'll do everything in our power to cap off a fabulous few days for Irish football. Our Under-17 men's team qualified, the Under-17 women's team won their first game of the Elite Round.

"The Under-21 and the Under-18 sides won in recent days too. Declan Rice was man-of-the-match for the Senior team. It's positives all round in the bigger picture of things in international youth football."

Jonathan Afolabi missed the Kosovo win through suspension, but is available for selection for the final game where Mohan expects to have a full squad to choose from.

2018 UEFA Under-19 Championship Elite Round
Republic of Ireland v Portugal, Estádio Cidade de Barcelos, Barcelos, 5pm (5pm Irish Time)

Tactical Lineups

Republic of Ireland

Substitutes

Coach

Tom Mohan

Portugal

Substitutes

12 Ricardo Silva (G)
2 João Oliveira
11 Mesaque Dju
13 Romain Correia
15 Francisco Moura
16 Miguel Luís
18 Afonso Brito
19 Pedro Correia
20 Nuno Santos

Coach

Hélio Sousa

Officials

Referee Kristo Tohver
Assistant Referees Aron Härsing
UEFA Delegate Johny Vanspauwen
Assistant Referee Two Vasilios Kampouris
Fourth Official Anastasios Papapetrou
Referee Observer Darko Čeferin

Minute by Minute Commentary

1" The match is under way.
2" Conor Coventry (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Rúben Vinagre (Portugal).
2" José Gomes (Portugal) is penalised for a foul on Tyreke Wilson (Republic of Ireland).
4" Jonathan Afolabi (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
4" Diogo Costa (Portugal) blocks a shot.
5" Florentino (Portugal) is penalised for a foul on Jonathan Afolabi (Republic of Ireland).
5" Thomas O'Connor (Republic of Ireland) takes the free-kick.
6" Canice Carroll (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
7" Diogo Queirós (Portugal) is penalised for a foul on Jonathan Afolabi (Republic of Ireland).
8" Rowan Roache (Republic of Ireland) takes the free-kick.
8" Thomas O'Connor (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Diogo Costa (Portugal).
8" Jota (Portugal) is flagged for offside.
9" Mark Travers (Republic of Ireland) takes the free-kick.
9" Kian Flanagan (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Thierry Correia (Portugal).
10" Gedson Fernandes (Portugal) scores!
13" Thierry Correia (Portugal) is penalised for a foul on Aaron Connolly (Republic of Ireland).
14" Tyreke Wilson (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Francisco Trincão (Portugal).
17" Gedson Fernandes (Portugal) has an effort on goal.
17" Mark Travers (Republic of Ireland) blocks a shot.
17" Gedson Fernandes (Portugal) takes the corner.
18" Thierry Correia (Portugal) has a shot blocked.
18" Diogo Leite (Portugal) has a shot blocked.
18" Gedson Fernandes (Portugal) takes the corner.
18" Quina (Portugal) has a shot blocked.
20" Francisco Trincão (Portugal) is penalised for a foul on Tyreke Wilson (Republic of Ireland).
22" Jonathan Afolabi (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Diogo Leite (Portugal).
23" Aaron Connolly (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Thierry Correia (Portugal).
28" Francisco Trincão (Portugal) takes the corner.
28" Diogo Leite (Portugal) has an effort on goal.
28" Mark Travers (Republic of Ireland) blocks a shot.
29" Francisco Trincão (Portugal) has a shot blocked.
30" Thomas O'Connor (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
33" Quina (Portugal) misses the target.
33" Francisco Trincão (Portugal) takes the corner.
35" Jonathan Afolabi (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
37" Francisco Trincão (Portugal) takes the corner.
37" Jota (Portugal) has an effort on goal.
37" Mark Travers (Republic of Ireland) blocks a shot.
39" Rian O'Sullivan (in) - Tyreke Wilson (out) (@@teamID)
41" Kian Flanagan (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Quina (Portugal).
41" Rúben Vinagre (Portugal) takes the free-kick.
42" Diogo Queirós (Portugal) scores!
42" Rúben Vinagre (Portugal) assists.
45+1" Diogo Queirós (Portugal) is penalised for a foul on Jonathan Afolabi (Republic of Ireland).
The referee blows for half-time.
46" The second half begins.
46" Pedro Correia (in) - José Gomes (out) (@@teamID)
47" Aaron Connolly (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
48" Rowan Roache (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Diogo Leite (Portugal).
48" Pedro Correia (Portugal) is penalised for a foul on Thomas O'Connor (Republic of Ireland).
49" Aaron Connolly (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Francisco Trincão (Portugal).
51" Pedro Correia (Portugal) misses the target.
52" Rian O'Sullivan (Republic of Ireland) is flagged for offside.
55" Gedson Fernandes (Portugal) has an effort on goal.
56" Mark Travers (Republic of Ireland) blocks a shot.
56" Jota (Portugal) takes the corner.
56" Aaron Connolly (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
56" Diogo Costa (Portugal) blocks a shot.
57" Rowan Roache (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
57" Jonathan Afolabi (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
57" Diogo Costa (Portugal) blocks a shot.
58" Francisco Trincão (Portugal) takes the corner.
63" Aaron Connolly (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Francisco Trincão (Portugal).
63" Aaron Connolly (Republic of Ireland) is cautioned by the referee.
64" Aaron Connolly (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Thierry Correia (Portugal).
65" Quina (Portugal) has an effort on goal.
65" Mark Travers (Republic of Ireland) blocks a shot.
66" João Oliveira (in) - Thierry Correia (out) (@@teamID)
66" Jota (Portugal) takes the corner.
66" Pedro Correia (Portugal) has a shot blocked.
68" Florentino (Portugal) has a shot blocked.
68" Diogo Leite (Portugal) has a shot blocked.
69" Jota (Portugal) takes the corner.
72" Michael Obafemi (in) - Jonathan Afolabi (out) (@@teamID)
73" Pedro Correia (Portugal) scores!
73" Florentino (Portugal) assists.
74" Romain Correia (in) - Diogo Queirós (out) (@@teamID)
75" Rian O'Sullivan (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Quina (Portugal).
75" Rian O'Sullivan (Republic of Ireland) is cautioned by the referee.
76" Jota (Portugal) takes the corner.
76" Pedro Correia (Portugal) has a shot blocked.
76" Pedro Correia (Portugal) has an effort on goal.
76" Mark Travers (Republic of Ireland) blocks a shot.
76" João Oliveira (Portugal) misses the target.
78" Jota (Portugal) misses the target.
80" Jota (Portugal) takes the corner.
81" Dara O'Shea (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Pedro Correia (Portugal).
81" Gedson Fernandes (Portugal) scores!
81" Mark Travers (Republic of Ireland) is cautioned by the referee.
82" Francisco Trincão (Portugal) takes the corner.
86" Aaron Dobbs (in) - Kian Flanagan (out) (@@teamID)
89" Romain Correia (Portugal) is penalised for a foul on Rowan Roache (Republic of Ireland).
89" Romain Correia (Portugal) is cautioned by the referee.
90" Rowan Roache (Republic of Ireland) takes the free-kick.
90" Jota (Portugal) takes the corner.
90+2" João Oliveira (Portugal) is penalised for a foul on Aaron Dobbs (Republic of Ireland).
90+2" Conor Coventry (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Gedson Fernandes (Portugal).
The final whistle is blown.