Oct 26 2026
Ireland started brightly in this game with Shamrock Rovers defender Tom Casey forcing the Cambodia goalkeeper into a save after five minutes.
It was Cambodia who took the lead on 15 minutes and they held onto that going in at the interval, which is split into two 20-minute halves in this 8v8 format.
Ireland levelled matters on 24 minutes when St. Patrick’s Athletic forward Conor Hudson converted a penalty – awarded for a deliberate handball that denied a certain goal for Darragh Nolan.
On 30 minutes, Ireland took the lead through Waterford ace Nathan Power after he won possession of the ball and applied a cool left-foot finish.
It took less than a minute for Ireland to score again with Hudson notching his second of the game when he intercepted a pass, rounded the goalkeeper and slotted in.
Shamrock Rovers midfielder Harry Rehill wrapped up the win with a powerful low strike into the back of the net that complimented his driving run forward.
This win saw Ireland top their group thanks to wins over Montenegro, Zimbabwe, England and Cambodia, as well as a draw with Nicaragua,. They progress into the next stage of the tournament.
Ireland: Davin Quinn; Tom Casey (Darragh Nolan 15), Gearoid Moran, Jaidee Foley, Fionnán Ó’Snodaigh (Harry Rehill 20), Joe Manicle, Nathan Power, Fionn McCormack Crowe (Conor Hudson 20).
Goalscorers: Conor Hudson 24 pen, 31, Nathan Power 30, Harry Rehill 40.
International Coach: Graham Gartland.
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