Colin O’Brien’s Men’s Under-17s navigated their way to the Elite Round of the European Championship following three thrilling games in Turner’s Cross.

The MU17s made Cork their own starting the season in September with an excellent 2-1 friendly win over Mexico in front of more than 1,000 fans – Franco Umeh and Mark O’Mahony with the Ireland goals.

The Mexicans won the second game 2-0 but this didn’t deter the young Boys in Green who a month later beat Andorra 5-0, North Macedonia 2-0 and came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Poland to top their group in qualification.

Results
05.09.21 | Ireland 2-1 Mexico
07.09.21 | Ireland 0-2 Mexico
08.10.21 | Ireland 5-0 Andorra
10.10.21 | Ireland 2-0 North Macedonia
13.10.21 | Ireland 2-2 Poland

Appearances
5 – Luke Browne, Justin Ferizaj, Cathal Heffernan, Caden McLoughlin, James McManus, Mark O’Mahony, Franco Umeh, Conor Walsh, Kevin Zefi
4 – Sam Curtis, Trent Kone Doherty, Alex Nolan, Luke O’Brien, Rocco Vata
2 – Darius Lipsivc
1 – Fintan Doherty

Goals
4 – Mark O’Mahony
2 – Justin Ferizaj, Roco Vata
1 – Sam Curtis, Franco Umeh, Kevin Zefi