REPORT | WU16 | Ireland 4-1 Hungary

REPORT | WU16 | Ireland 4-1 Hungary

A brace from Ciara Milton helped the Ireland Women's Under-16s beat Hungary 4-1 to finish on top in the 2026 UEFA Development Tournament in Finland.

It was Hungary who took the lead after 10 minutes when Tramontini Boglarka pounced to finish from close range following a save from Lucy Doyle Farrington.

Ireland hit back within two minutes when captain Milton controlled a pass from Bohemians defender Nora Pustay to level matters with a cool finish.

On the half hour mark, Ireland had the ball in the back of the net again - courtesy of Shelbourne's Halle Harcourt - but it was ruled out for offside.

Ireland didn't have to wait long for their second goal with Milton again supplying the strike following excellent work by Shamrock Rovers club-mate Hailey Twomey.

With momentum on their side, Ireland began to dominate in the second half with Maisy Healy going close before Twomey got their third goal with a superb finish into the top corner.

Substitute Ellen Goggin then rattled a shot against the Hungarian post but Wexford ace Mia Whelan did find joy when netting in the final minute of play.

This victory saw Ireland complete a clean sweep of victories following triumphs over Finland and Iceland earlier in the tournament.

Ireland: Lucy Doyle Farrington (Sarah Doyle 46); Emily Staunton (Lara Dallaghan 55), Keela Donnelly Meehan (Ava Kelly 68), Leah O'Leary Callender (Ruby Boland 55), Norah Pustay (Ava Hallinan 75); Leah Hannon (Ellen Goggin 68); Halle Harcourt (Mia Whelan 68), Abbie Duffy (Skye Barrett 55), Maisy Healy (Fiadh Woods 75), Hailey Twomey; Ciara Milton.

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