Republic of Ireland 2 - 1 Netherlands | 2019 - UEFA Under-19 Championship | 2023873

UEFA European Under-19 Championship | City Calling Stadium , Longford

16 October 2018 - 13:00

Republic of Ireland 2 - 1 Netherlands

Idah(29) Ferry(70) full-time Romenij(15)

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WATCH: Dutch delight as Mohan's men top group

The Republic of Ireland Under-19s came from behind to defeat the Netherlands 2-1 and top Group 10 in the UEFA Under-19 Championship Qualifying Round.

16th Oct 2018

Goals from Adam Idah and Will Ferry mean Ireland secured top spot in their group ahead of the Elite Round in March, after previously beating Bosnia & Herzegovina and Faroe Islands.

The Dutch took the lead in Longford's City Calling Stadium. Striker Ole Romenij opened the scoring on 15 minutes as Maarten Stekelenburg's side looked on course to top the group.

Ireland equalised just before the half-hour mark. Briliant link-up play by Lee O'Connor and Troy Parrott saw Jason Knight's shot parried into Idah's path. The striker got his shot away just ahead of goakeeper Jasper Schendelaar to score his second goal of the Qualifying Round.

The winner came 20 minutes from full-time. Knight's shot beat Schendelaar to send the home crowd into a frenzy.

Ireland Under-19 Head Coach Tom Mohan spoke post-match of his delight at the performance.

"It was great to win the game. The boys showed great character and resilience. It's a great group. They know they can play against the best of teams," Mohan said.

"We defended really well, right from the front to the back. We limited the Dutch to very few chances. We had numerous chances and could have scored more."

Mohan was delighted with the hard work put in by players and staff over the course of the three games.

"The players and staff had a great spirit in camp which carried us through the week. The staff put in a massive effort all week. It was a massive group effort."

With three games in Longford's City Calling Stadium, Mohan was delighted with the support the side received in Longford.

"We had fantastic facilities. The club put in a massive effort for all three games, especially to make sure Saturday's game went ahead."

The draw for the Elite Round will take place in Nyon on December 6.

Republic of Ireland: Brian Maher; Andy Lyons, Lee O'Connor (capt), Nathan Collins, Jack James; Conor Coventry, Aaron Bolger; Jason Knight, Troy Parrott, Will Ferry; Adam Idah (Jonathan Afolabi 80).

Netherlands: Jasper Schendelaar; Jurriën Timber, Lutsharel Geertruida, Kik Pierie (capt), Juan Familio-Castillo (Millen Baars 82); Ludovit Reis (Wouter Burger 71), Orkun Kökcü, Ryan Gravenberch (Mohamed Mallahi 60); Mohammed Ihattaren (Jurgen Ekkelenkamp 82), Daishawn Redan, Ole Romenij (Ian Smeulers 71)

Referee: Filip Glova (Slovakia).

Ireland U19: Mohan delighted to qualify with game to spare

Republic of Ireland Under-19 Head Coach Tom Mohan hopes his side can end the UEFA European Under-19 Championship with a win against the Netherlands on Tuesday.

15th Oct 2018

Victories over Bosnia & Herzegovina and the Faroe Islands has ensured that Mohan's side have qualified for the Elite Round with a game to spare.

The Dutch have also qualified for the Elite Round with wins over the same opposition, and will guarantee top spot in Group 10 if they avoid defeat to Ireland in Longford's City Calling Stadium.

Speaking ahead of Tuesday's tie, Mohan has said the side will do all they can to win the group, despite already qualifying.

"We want to win the group. We want to be as highly seeded as possible. That's the challenge now for the players. We're treating this as an Elite Phase game, against Elite Phase opponents", Mohan revealed.

"Spirits are high in the camp ahead of the game. It's a brilliant reward for the players to have qualified for the Elite Round with a game to spare."

NOTE: FAI Season Ticket holders get into these games for free

Republic of Ireland Under-19 Squad
Goalkeepers: Kian Clarke (Shamrock Rovers), Brian Maher (St. Patrick's Athletic)
Defenders: James Clarke (Burnley), Nathan Collins (Stoke City), Tom Gaston (Girondins de Bordeaux), Jack James (Luton Town), Andy Lyons (Bohemians), Lee O'Connor (Manchester United)
Midfielders: Aaron Bolger (Shamrock Rovers), Barry Coffey (Celtic), Conor Coventry (West Ham United), Jordan Doherty (Sheffield United), Jason Knight (Derby County)
Forwards: Jonathan Afolabi (Southampton), Will Ferry (Southampton), Adam Idah (Norwich City), Glen McAuley (Liverpool), Richard O'Farrell (St. Patrick's Athletic), Troy Parrott (Tottenham Hotspur), Ali Reghba (Bohemians)

UEFA Under-19 Championship Qualifying Round - Group 10 Results
Bosnia & Herzegovina 1-3 Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland 3-0 Faroe Islands

UEFA Under-19 Championship Qualifying Round - Group 10 Fixtures
16/10: Republic of Ireland v Netherlands, City Calling Stadium, KO 13:00

Tactical Lineups

Republic of Ireland

Substitutes

Coach

Tom Mohan

Netherlands

Substitutes

1 Kjell Scherpen (G)
12 Wouter Burger
13 Noah Lewis
14 Sven Botman
15 Ian Smeulers
17 Mohamed Mallahi
18 Peer Koopmeiners
19 Millen Baars
20 Jurgen Ekkelenkamp

Coach

Maarten Stekelenburg

Officials

Referee Filip Glova
Assistant Referees František Ferenc
UEFA Delegate Lukasz Wachowski
Assistant Referee Two Levan Varamishvili
Fourth Official Giorgi Kruashvili
Referee Observer Emil Bozinovski

Minute by Minute Commentary

1" The match is under way.
1" Jason Knight (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Orkun Kökçü (Netherlands).
3" Ole Romenij (Netherlands) is penalised for a foul on Lee O'Connor (Republic of Ireland).
3" Adam Idah (Republic of Ireland) is flagged for offside.
5" William Ferry (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
5" Jasper Schendelaar (Netherlands) blocks a shot.
9" Conor Coventry (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
9" Ryan Gravenberch (Netherlands) is penalised for a foul on Troy Parrott (Republic of Ireland).
10" Conor Coventry (Republic of Ireland) takes the free-kick.
10" Conor Coventry (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
12" Jack James (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Jurriën Timber (Netherlands).
15" Ole Romenij (Netherlands) scores!
15" Jurriën Timber (Netherlands) assists.
17" Ole Romenij (Netherlands) is penalised for a foul on Lee O'Connor (Republic of Ireland).
20" Aaron Bolger (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
20" Jasper Schendelaar (Netherlands) blocks a shot.
21" Conor Coventry (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
21" Conor Coventry (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
23" Ludovit Reis (Netherlands) misses the target.
24" Adam Idah (Republic of Ireland) is flagged for offside.
26" Andrew Lyons (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Ole Romenij (Netherlands).
27" Mohamed Ihattaren (Netherlands) is flagged for offside.
28" Adam Idah (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Jurriën Timber (Netherlands).
29" William Ferry (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
29" Jasper Schendelaar (Netherlands) blocks a shot.
29" Adam Idah (Republic of Ireland) scores!
31" William Ferry (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Jurriën Timber (Netherlands).
36" Mohamed Ihattaren (Netherlands) takes the corner.
38" Adam Idah (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
39" Orkun Kökçü (Netherlands) takes the corner.
41" Jason Knight (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
43" Adam Idah (Republic of Ireland) has a shot blocked.
43" William Ferry (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
44" Nathan Collins (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
45" Ryan Gravenberch (Netherlands) is penalised for a foul on Andrew Lyons (Republic of Ireland).
45" Ludovit Reis (Netherlands) is cautioned by the referee.
The referee blows for half-time.
46" The second half begins.
48" Jason Knight (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
48" Jasper Schendelaar (Netherlands) blocks a shot.
56" Aaron Bolger (Republic of Ireland) is cautioned by the referee.
57" Aaron Bolger (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Jurriën Timber (Netherlands).
60" Ryan Gravenberch (Netherlands) has a shot blocked.
60" Mohamed Mallahi (in) - Ryan Gravenberch (out) (@@teamID)
61" Mohamed Ihattaren (Netherlands) takes the corner.
62" Mohamed Ihattaren (Netherlands) takes the corner.
63" Adam Idah (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on @@player2 (@@team2).
64" Jason Knight (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Ludovit Reis (Netherlands).
66" Adam Idah (Republic of Ireland) is flagged for offside.
67" Mohamed Mallahi (Netherlands) is penalised for a foul on Jack James (Republic of Ireland).
68" Conor Coventry (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Orkun Kökçü (Netherlands).
69" Mohamed Ihattaren (Netherlands) takes the corner.
69" Troy Parrott (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
70" William Ferry (Republic of Ireland) scores!
71" Wouter Burger (in) - Ludovit Reis (out) (@@teamID)
71" Ian Smeulers (in) - Ole Romenij (out) (@@teamID)
75" Orkun Kökçü (Netherlands) is penalised for a foul on Aaron Bolger (Republic of Ireland).
75" Orkun Kökçü (Netherlands) is cautioned by the referee.
77" Mohamed Ihattaren (Netherlands) is penalised for a foul on Aaron Bolger (Republic of Ireland).
77" Mohamed Ihattaren (Netherlands) is cautioned by the referee.
78" Adam Idah (Republic of Ireland) is flagged for offside.
78" Adam Idah (Republic of Ireland) is cautioned by the referee.
80" Jonathan Afolabi (in) - Adam Idah (out) (@@teamID)
82" Millen Baars (in) - Juan Familia-Castillo (out) (@@teamID)
82" Jurgen Ekkelenkamp (in) - Mohamed Ihattaren (out) (@@teamID)
84" Troy Parrott (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
84" Jasper Schendelaar (Netherlands) blocks a shot.
85" Jonathan Afolabi (Republic of Ireland) is flagged for offside.
86" Jonathan Afolabi (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Kik Pierie (Netherlands).
88" Wouter Burger (Netherlands) misses the target.
88" Ali Reghba (in) - William Ferry (out) (@@teamID)
89" Conor Coventry (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on @@player2 (@@team2).
89" Conor Coventry (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Wouter Burger (Netherlands).
90" Kik Pierie (Netherlands) is flagged for offside.
90+1" Aaron Bolger (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Mohamed Mallahi (Netherlands).
90+1" Nathan Collins (Republic of Ireland) is cautioned by the referee.
The final whistle is blown.