Armenia
Republic of Ireland
Ukraine
Lithuania 0
Belgium 2
Georgia
Finland
Sweden 1
Scotland 2 - 1 Republic of Ireland
WU19's undone by 95th-minute penalty
The hosts started the brighter. Inside the opening five minutes, Eleanor Ryan-Doyle had a real case for a penalty when she was taken out inside the area. Referee Angelika Soeder waved away the protests, however.
This was closely followed by the first real chance of the game. Niamh Prior's back post header looked to be looping into the far corner after a pin-point right flank cross, but was she was denied by a terrific stop from Scotland 'keeper Rebecca Flaherty.
Against the run of play, Scotland struck the front after fourteen minutes. Kirsty Hanson showed quick feet when in possession inside the Ireland box to square for captain Erin Cuthbert. The Chelsea Ladies star placed a beautiful effort beyond the reach of Amanda McQuillan to break the deadlock.
Ireland flew out of the blocks in the second half and got their richly-deserved equaliser after just five minutes. A quickly taken free-kick afforded the chance to cross and when Scotland failed to clear the danger, Niamh Farrelly pounced from six yards to blast the ball into the roof of the net past Flaherty.
After an even second half, Scotland were awarded a penalty in the final minute of the game. Erin Cuthbert converted the spot kick to hand the victory to Gareth Evans' team.
Scotland: Flaherty; Michie, Paterson, Whyte, Dalgleish; Cuthbert; Hanson (Notely 85), Adams (Boyce 73), Cornet, Kerr; Gallacher (McGregor 79).
Republic of Ireland: McQuillan; McCartan, Moloney, Farrelly, Nolan; McLaughlin; Ryan-Doyle (Kiernan 53), Kavanagh, Finn; Noonan (Daly 83); McLaughlin.
Referee: A Soeder (Germany).
WU19 ready for Elite Round in Limerick
The Republic of Ireland Women’s Under 19’s will host the Women's Under-19 Elite Round in Markets Field this week as they set about securing a place in this summer's finals tournament in Northern Ireland.
A number of the Under 19s squad have already gained senior squad experience with striker Leanne Kiernan, midfielder Roma McLaughlin and goalkeeper Amanda McQuillan all in Colin Bell's squad for the Cyprus Cup last month.
Head Coach Dave Connell is in determined mood ahead of the first game tomorrow when the Girls in Green host Scotland in Markets Field.
"Our build-up has been hampered somewhat with niggling injuries and players sitting out training, but we are hopeful of having the full squad available for selection tomorrow. Training has gone well the past few days so the squad are looking forward to the challenge," Connell said.
"It’s a good opportunity for the players to play in front of their family and friends and the FAI Development Officers have been doing great work in the local Limerick community to generate awareness of the games. We can’t wait to get out there.
"Our target from the start of the campaign has has been to qualify for the European Championships. This is a determined bunch of players. A good number of them have played at this stage before and we hope that experience will stand to us. It's a tough group for us, we’ll be taking one game at a time, and we know what we want to achieve."
UEFA European Women's Under-19 Elite Round Fixtures
Tuesday 4 April 2017
Scotland v Republic of Ireland, Market's Field, Limerick (7.00pm)
Finland v Ukraine, Jackman Park, Limerick (3.00pm)
Thursday 6 April 2017
Finland v Scotland, Jackman Park, Limerick (3.00pm)
Republic of Ireland v Ukraine, Market's Field, Limerick (7.00pm)
Sunday 9 April 2017
Republic of Ireland v Finland, Market's Field, Limerick (2.00pm)
Ukraine v Scotland, Jackman Park, Limerick (2.00pm)
Republic of Ireland Women's Under 19 Squad Numbers
Goalkeepers: 1. Amanda McQuillan (Shelbourne Ladies), 16. Naoisha McAloon (Peamount United)
Defenders: 2. Lucy McCartan, 5. Chloe Moloney (Peamount United), 15. Fiona Donnelly, 6. Jamie Finn, 17. Lynn Craven, 11. Niamh Prior (Shelbourne Ladies)
Midfielders: 10. Alex Kavanagh, 8. Roma McLaughlin (Shelbourne Ladies), 12. Evelyn Daly, 9. Saoirse Noonan (Cork City WFC), 4. Niamh Farrelly (Peamount United), 3. Jessica Nolan (Manulla), 13. Dearbhaile Beirne (UCD Waves)
Forwards: 14. Eleanor Ryan Doyle (Peamount United), 7. Leanne Kiernan (Shelbourne Ladies), 18. Lauren Kelly (UCD Waves)
Tactical Lineups
Scotland
Substitutes
- 12 Erin Clachers (G)
- 10 Brogan Hay
- 11 Lauren Doran-Barr
- 13 Shannon McGregor
- 15 Jordan Mclintock
- 16 Ellis Notley
- 18 Carla Boyce
Coach
Gareth Evans
Republic of Ireland
Substitutes
- 16 Naoisha McAloon (G)
- 7 Leanne Kiernan
- 12 Evelyn Daly
- 13 Dearbhaile Beirne
- 15 Fiona Donnolly
- 17 Lynn Craven
- 18 Lauren Kelly
Coach
David Connell
Officials
- Referee Angelika Soeder
- Assistant Referees Sina Diekmann
- UEFA Delegate Barbara Moschini
- Assistant Referee Two Gordana Katušić
- Fourth Official Ivana Martinčić
Match Statistics
- Scotland
- Republic of Ireland
Minute by Minute Commentary