The Republic of Ireland Men’s Under-15s began their year with a double-header against Wales with both nations winning a game apiece.

A late goal by captain Cathal O’Sullivan sealed a 3-2 St.Patrick’s Day win for Ireland against the Welsh which would kick-start a three-game unbeaten run for Jason Donohue’s side.

From there they headed to a tournament in Croatia, earning a 0-0 draw with Montenegro before putting Uzbekistan to sword with a 6-0 win. An impressive performance against the hosts saw them edged out 2-1 before they defeated Wales again – this time on penalties after a 3-3 draw.

For the new international season Ireland returned to Croatia and began by beating Cyprus 2-1 thanks to goals from Michael Noonan and Brody Lee.

They put impressive performances against Spain and Croatia heading into their friendly-double header with Poland with confidence.

Poland won the first encounter on spotkicks after the game had ended 0-0 but Ireland won the final game 1-0 thanks to a fine finish from Jayden Umeh.

Results

15.03.22 | Wales 2-1 Ireland

17.03.22 | Wales 2-3 Ireland

11.05.22 | Montenegro 0-0 Ireland

12.05.22 | Uzbekistan 0-6 Ireland

13.05.22 | Croatia 2-1Ireland

15.05.22 | Wales 3-3 Ireland (Ireland won 5-4 on penalties)

19.10.22 | Ireland 2-1 Cyprus

21.10.22 | Spain 4-0 Ireland

24.10.22 | Croatia 3-2 Ireland

08.11.22 | Poland 0-0 Ireland (Poland won 3-2 on penalties)

11.11.22 | Poland 0-1 Ireland

Appearances

6 - Afi Adebayo, Kyle Fitzgerald, Sean Moore, James Roche

5 - Marven Chan, Christian Donlon-Goncalves, Kaylem Harnett, Cathal O’Sullivan, Ike Orazi, Daniel Costello, Ade Solanke, Muhammad Oladiti, Grady McDonnell, Brody Lee, Billy Hayes, Luke O’Donnell, Michael Noonan

4 - Fiachra Coffey, Thomas Lillis, Darragh Marshall, Matthew Moore, Cian Doyle, Oisin McDonagh, Cead McGrath, Sam Steward, Rory Finneran, Ramon Martos, Jayden Umeh

3 - Bez Agbontaen, Joe Collins, Jack Ellis, Ivan Gramminschi, Charlie Hamilton, Alain Kizenga, Niall McAndrew, Matthew Murray, AJ Doyle, Max Kovalevskis, Cillian Tollett

2 - Eoin Hannon, Luke Mulligan, Oisin Rabbatte, Eric Schutte, Sean Tully, Alex Noonan, Dylan O’Connell, Jay McEvoy, Goodness Ogbonna

1 - Mason Melia, Luke Cullen, Alex Cullen, Oli Oladiti, Glenn McCourt

Goals

2 - Michael Noonan, Darragh Marshall, James Roche, Thomas Lillis

1 - Afi Adebayo, Bez Agbontaen, Christian Donlon-Goncalvez, Charlie Hamilton, Eoin Hannon, Matthew Murray, Ike Orazi

Cleansheets

1 - Luke Cullen, Alex Noonan Joe Collins, Jack Ellis