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Friday (22nd)
Both FAI Cup Semi-Finals took place this  Friday evening with Bohemian scoring the only goal in the closing minutes to defeat Waterford in Dalymount Park while St Patrick’s Athletic defeated Dundalk by three goals to one  in Richmond Park.

Fortuna Sittard loanee Ryan Johansson was an unused substitute when his side played out a one all draw at Willem 11 in the Dutch Eredivisie on Friday evening.

Wednesday (20th)
Fulham inflicted more pain on misfiring Cardiff City with a two nil Championship victory at Craven Cottage on Wednesday evening. Visiting manager Mick McCarthy, who is under serious pressure, included Mark McGuinness and Joel Bagan in his starting eleven while James Collins was a 66th minute substitute. Hull City went down to a two one defeat by visitors Peterborough United who included Jack Taylor, who scored  the opening goal, and Sam Szmodics in their starting eleven with West Ham United loanee Conor Coventry introduced from the substitute bench on 79 minutes. Preston North End included captain Alan Browne in their starting eleven with Greg  Cunningham unused on the bench as they came from behind to secure a two one victory over  visitors Coventry City. Ryan Manning was rested by Swansea City who recovered  from the concession of a goal inside the first minute to defeat visitors West Bromwich Albion by two goals to one at the Liberty Stadium. Callum Robinson and Brighton & Hove Albion loanee Jayson Molumby started for the ‘Baggies’ with Robinson providing the assist for that early goal. but both were withdrawn during the second half.

Tuesday (19th)
Liverpool included Caoimhin Kelleher on their bench for their Champions League Group B visit to Atletico Madrid where they emerged victorious by three goals to two in a dramatic encounter.    

Glasgow Celtic defeated Ferencvaros of Hungary by two goals to nil at Parkhead in the  Europa League Group G on Tuesday afternoon with Liam Scales introduced from the substitute bench on 75 minutes while James McCarthy remains on the injury list.

Bristol City introduced Callum O’Dowda from the substitute bench on 83 minutes as they conceded twice in added time to suffer a two one defeat by visitors Nottingham Forest at Ashton Gate in the Championship on Tuesday evening. Derby County named Jason Knight in their starting eleven for the Pride Park visit of Luton Town which ended in a two all draw. Knight provided  the assist for the opening goal and scored  the second for the ‘Rams’. Festy Ebosele replaced Knight for the final few minutes of the match while Louie Watson was unused on the substitute bench. Bramall Lane hosted the meeting of Sheffield United and Millwall with John Egan, Enda Stevens and Aston Villa loanee Conor Hourihane included in the hosts starting eleven as was retired international David McGoldrick. Hourihane was withdrawn on 38 minutes and McGoldrick on 67 minutes as the ‘Blades’, who were reduced to ten men early in the second half, suffered  a two one defeat. Stoke City went down to a one nil defeat by table topping visitors AFC Bournemouth who included Mark Travers and  Gavin Kilkenny in their starting eleven. The ‘Cherries’ have also announced the signing of Robbie Brady until the end of the season with an option to extend his stay. 

Lincoln City included Anthony Scully in their starting eleven as they suffered  a surprise one nil home defeat by visitors AFC Wimbledon in League One. Portsmouth included Manchester City loanee Gavin Bazunu and Ronan Curtis in their starting eleven as they suffered  a crushing four nil home defeat by visitors Ipswich Town. Chiedoze Ogbene was a 27th minute substitute while Joshua Kayode remained on the Rotherham United substitute bench for the scoreless draw with visitors Wycombe Wanderers who included Daryl Horgan in their starting eleven.  Wigan Athletic included James McClean and Will Keane in their starting eleven as they suffered  a two one home defeat by visitors MK Dons for whom Tottenham Hotspur loanee Troy Parrott was an 86th minute substitute. Warren O’Hora and Peter Kioso, who scored again, started for the victorious ‘Dons’. Mark Sykes , who declared for Ireland last year, scored for Oxford United who defeated visitors Shrewsbury Town by two goals to nil. Midfielder Thomas O’Connor, who scored twice on Saturday for Burton Albion, scored the only goal, direct from a corner kick, for victory at Fleetwood Town. 

Monday (18th)
The Airtricity League Premier Division meeting of Shamrock Rovers and Bohemian on Monday evening in Tallaght Stadium ended in a one all draw with the ‘Hoops’ coming from behind to secure a point despite playing all of the second half with ten men following the dismissal of Roberto Lopes three minutes before the half time break. 

                        P  W  D  L   F  A   G/D  Pts
Shamrock Rovers        31 20  6  5  49 23   26   66
St Patrick’s Athletic  30 16  5  9  47 34   13   53
Sligo Rovers           30 13  7 10  34 27    7   46
Derry City             30 12  9  9  41 36    5   45
Bohemian               30 12  7 11  50 38   12   43
Drogheda United        30 11  7 12  42 36    6   40
Dundalk                31 10  9 12  39 43   -4   39
Finn Harps             30 10  7 13  34 44  -10   37
Waterford              30 11  3 16  29 47  -18   36
Longford Town          30  2  8 20  20 57  -37   14

Sunday
Ireland and Everton captain Seamus Coleman, having recovered from injury, was in  the starting eleven for this afternoon’s Premier League engagement with West Ham United at Goodison Park which went the way of the visiting ‘Hammers’ by one goal to nil. There were many eyes on St James Park when Newcastle United, under their new stewardship, took on Tottenham Hotspur and they got off to a dream start  with a goal inside three minutes. But that was as good as it got as the visitors took command and scored three times before the hosts got a very late consolation second goal. Ciaran Clark started for the hosts while Jeff Hendrick was unused on the substitute bench. 

There was a noon kick-off time for the Championship meeting of Swansea City and Cardiff City at the Liberty Stadium. Ryan Manning, who was forced  to withdraw from our international squad last week, started for the the hosts who secured a three nil victory.  Mark McGuinness started for Mick McCarthy‘s ‘Blues’ who have been misfiring badly in recent weeks. James Collins was a 68th minute substitute for the visitors while Joel Bagan was an unused substitute.

Josh Cullen recovered from the injury he sustained on international duty last week and started for RSC Anderlecht who were held to as two all draw at St -Truidense VV in the Belgian First Division.

Zack Elbouzedi  was in action with AIK Solna who went down to a one nil defeat at Hammarby IF in the Swedish Allsvenskan this Sunday afternoon. 

Saturday
Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher started for Liverpool in their five nil defeat of hosts Watford in the Premier League early on Saturday afternoon and had even less involvement that his international stint last Tuesday evening. Defender Nathan Collins started for Burnley in their two nil defeat at Manchester City while long time injury absentee Kevin Long returned on the substitute bench. Andrew Omobamidele was unused while Adam Idah was a 90th minute substitute as Norwich City played out a scoreless draw with visitors Brighton & Hove Albion who included Shane Duffy in their starting eleven with Aaron Connolly unused on the bench. Shane Long was an unused substitute for Southampton who defeated visitors Leeds United by one goal to nil in St Mary’s Stadium.

Jamie McGrath started alongside loanee Connor Ronan for St Mirren who defeated their hosts Ross County by three goals to two in the Scottish Premiership. Liam Scales was again an unused substitute for Glasgow Celtic who secured a two nil victory at Motherwell. 

Callum O’Dowda started for Bristol City who went down to a two nil defeat by AFC Bournemouth at Ashton Gate in the Championship where Mark Travers and Gavin Kilkenny both started for the visitors. West Ham United loanee Conor Coventry was an unused substitute for Peterborough United who went down to a two nil defeat at Middlesbrough while midfielder Jack Taylor and Sammy Szmodics, in an unusual striking role, both started for the visitors. Alan Browne started for Preston North End who played out a scoreless draw with visitors Derby County at Deepdale where Jason Knight and Festy Ebosele started for the visiting ‘Rams’ while Louie Watson was an unused substitute.  John Egan and Enda Stevens started for Sheffield United with Aston Villa loanee Conor Hourihane a 71st minute substitute in their two one defeat of  visitors Stoke City. International retiree David McGoldrick was a 77th minute substitute for the ‘Blades’  set up the first and scored  the winner with an assist from Enda Stevens.

In League One, James McClean scored  twice and set up Will Keane for the opener as Wigan Athletic defeated their hosts Bolton Wanderers by four goals to nil. Daryl Horgan was a 77th minute substitute for Wycombe Wanderers who defeated their hosts Doncaster Rovers by two goals to nil. Anthony Scully started for Lincoln City who defeated visitors Charlton Athletic and Harry Arter by two goals to one.  Chiedoze Ogbene was a54th minute substitute and  Joshua Kayode was introduced on 81 minutes by Rotherham United who defeated visitors Portsmouth and Gavin Bazunu by four goals to one.  Tottenham Hotspur loanee Troy Parrott started for MK Dons but was withdrawn after 75 minutes of their one nil defeat at Shrewsbury Town.

Friday
Five goal International week striker Callum Robinson started for his his club West Bromwich Albion but was withdrawn at half-time of a very poor Championship match against Birmingham City at the Hawthorns which the hosts won with the only goal on Friday evening. Brighton & Hove Albion loanee Jayson Molumby, who missed the international week through suspension, was a 62nd minute substitute for the ‘Baggies’ while one time Ireland striker hope Scott Hogan started for the visiting ‘Blues’.

There was significant Irish involvement in the League One fixture between Burton Albion and Morecambe at the Pirelli Stadium. The hosts recovered  from the concession of a third minute goal to prevail by three goals to two. Midfielder Thomas O’Connor scored twice for the victors while Conor Shaughnessy scored  the other goal. For the visitors, Anthony O’Connor provided the assist for their late consolation goal while Ryan Delaney was unused on the substitute bench.

 

There was a full programme of domestic league fixtures completed on Friday evening with champions elect Shamrock Rovers defeating Sligo Rovers in Tallaght Stadium by two goals to nil. Second place St Patrick’s Athletic journied North to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium where they lost to the only goal from fourth place Derry City who move to within one point of Sligo Rovers.  Dalymount Park hosted the meeting of Bohemian and Dundalk which ended in a one all draw while Waterford defeated visitors Finn Harps by four goals to one in the RSC. The remaining match saw Drogheda United defeat relegation bound Longford Town by two goals to nil at Head in the Game Park.

                        P  W  D  L   F  A   G/D  Pts 
Shamrock Rovers        30 20  5  5  48 22   26   65
St Patrick’s Athletic  30 16  5  9  47 34   13   53
Sligo Rovers           30 13  7 10  34 27    7   46
Derry City             30 12  9  9  41 36    5   45
Bohemian               29 12  6 11  49 37   12   42
Drogheda United        30 11  7 12  42 36    6   40
Dundalk                31 10  9 12  39 43   -4   39
Finn Harps             30 10  7 13  34 44  -10   37
Waterford              30 11  3 16  29 47  -18   36
Longford Town          30  2  8 20  20 57  -37   14

There was a full set of Airtricity League First Division fixtures played on Friday evening with already crowned champions Shelbourne making the journey South to take on Cobh Ramblers in St Colman’s Park where they suffered  a two nil defeat. Second place Galway United  defeated bottom side Wexford by two goals to one in Eamonn Deacy Park while third place UCD overcame visitors Cork City with the only goa at The Bowl.  Fourth place Treaty United were held to a one all draw by Athlone Town in the Market Field while fifth place Bray Wanderers suffered  a surprise two one defeat by Cabinteely at the Carlisle Grounds.  

                        P  W  D  L   F  A   G/D  Pts
Shelbourne             26 16  8  2  48 22   26   56
Galway United          25 14  6  5  38 22   16   48
UCD                    25 12  6  7  52 36   16   42
Treaty United          25 10  9  6  33 25    8   39
Bray Wanderers         25  9 10  6  34 26    8   37
Athlone Town           26  9  6 11  32 42  -10   33
Cork City              26  7  9 10  34 28    6   30
Cabinteely             26  8  1 17  26 45  -19   25
Cobh Ramblers          26  7  4 15  23 45  -22   25
Wexford                26  5  3 18  25 54  -29   18

 

With progress to the next stage already assured for both , our U17 Women completed their qualification round with a two one victory over  mini-tournament hosts Norway in Sandnes this Friday afternoon. Lia O’Leary gave Ireland the lead on the stroke of half-time but the hosts equalised in the 83rd minute. Ireland refused  to settle for the draw and substitute Joy Ralph scored the winner in the first minute of added time having entered the fray just four minutes earlier.

Team: Summer Lawless; Meabh Russell, Aoibhe Fleming, Heidi Macken, Tara O’Hanlon; Aoife Kelly, Orlaith O’Mahony; Michaela Lawrence; Keri Loughrey, Abbie Larkin (c), Lia O’Leary

Substitutes:
Jodi Loughrey for Kelly 71′
Joy Ralph for K Loughrey 87′

                       P  W  D  L  F  A   G/D  Pts 
Republic of Ireland    3  3  0  0  8  2   6    9
Norway                 3  2  0  1 10  3   7    6
Hungary                3  1  0  2  3  7  -4    3
Bulgaria               3  0  0  3  0  9  -9    0

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Our U17 Women continued their qualification challenge with a three nil victory over  Bulgaria in Sandnes early this Tuesday afternoon. Orlaith O’Mahony gave Ireland the lead on 26 minutes and Ellie Long added a second on 38 minutes in a dominant performance. The score was further embellished in first half added time with a penalty converted by captain Abbie Larkin. 

Team: Claudia Keenan; Meabh Russell, Aoibhe Fleming, Heidi Macken, Tara O’Hanlon; Ellie O’Brien, Orlaith O’Mahony, Michaela Lawrence; Ellie Long, Abbie Larkin (c), Lia O’Leary

Substitutes:
Jodi Loughrey for O’Hanlon 46′
Heidi O’Sullivan for Larkin 46′
Aoife Kelly for O’Mahony 61′
Katie McCarn for O’Leary 61′
Joy Ralph for Lawrence 81′

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Our Republic of Ireland U17 Women under the guidance of Head Coach James Scott commenced their European Championship Group 1 qualification campaign at 1pm on Saturday afternoon when they faced Hungary in Sandnes, Norway and secured  a three one victory. Ireland got off to a flying start with Abbie Larkin scoring after just 3 minutes. Jodie Loughrey added  a second on 23 minutes and captain Larkin scored her second on 70 minutes. Hungary scored a late consolation in the 90th minute.  Our other Group 1 opponents Bulgaria and mini-tournament hosts Norway face each other at 4.30pm in the same venue.

Team: Summer Lawless; Kate Thompson, Eve Dossen, Aoibhe Fleming, Tara O’Hanlon, Aoife Kelly, Orlaith O’Mahony; Keri Loughrey, Jodie Loughrey, Lia O’Leary; Abbie Larkin (c)

Substitutes:
Meabh Russell for K Loughrey 71′
Ellie O’Brien for O’Hanlon 71′
Joy Ralph for Larkin 77′
Ellie Long for J Loughrey 77′
Heidi Macken for O’Mahony 83′

Squad

Goalkeepers: Claudia Keenan, Summer Lawless

Defenders: Eve Dossen, Aoibhe Fleming, Heidi Macken, Tara O’Hanlon, Meabh Russell, Kate Thompson

Midfielders: Aoife Kelly, Michaela Lawrence, Jodie Loughrey, Keri Loughrey,  Ellie O’Brien, Orlaith O’Mahony

Forwards: Abbie Larkin, Ellie Long, Katie McCarn, Lia O’Leary, Heidi O’Sullivan, Joy Ralph

Our U15 international side under the guidance of Head Coach Jason Donohue took on their counterparts from Poland in two friendly internationals played in Richmond Park this week.
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The second contest took place on Thursday afternoon with the visitors securing a one nil success with the only goal coming just before the half-time break.

Team: Jack Ellis; Daniel Mare, James Roche, Luke Mulligan, Olaf Boruc,  Luke O’Donnell, Marven Chan, Matthew Moore, Bez Agbontaen, Denzel Obgene, Mason Malia
Substitutes:
Kaylem Harnett for Mare 41′
Cathal O’Sullivan for Moore 55′
Darragh Marshall for Melia 55′
Richard Vodo for Obgene 60′
Ivan Gramminschil for Chan 60′
Luke O’Donnell for Moore 75′
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The first encounter took place on Tuesday afternoon and saw the visitors emerge victorious by two goals to nil, both if which came in the opening 15 minutes. An already uphill task was rendered insurmountable with the dismissal of Christian Donlon towards the end of the first half following two yellow cards.

Team: Joe Collins; Kaylem Harnett, Luke O’Donnell, Sean Moore, Christian Donlon,  Richard Vodo, Darragh Marshall, Cathal O’Sullivan, Ike OraziIvan Gramminschil, Luke Mulligan
Substitutes:
Marven Chan for Moore ht
Bez Agbontaen for Orazi ht
Daniel Mare for Harnett 65′
James Roche for Vodo 65′
Mason Melia for Marshall 65′
Olaf Boruc for O’Sullivan 67′
Matthew Moore for O’Donnell 83′
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Squad:
Goalkeepers: Joe Collins (Bray Wanderers), Jack Ellis (Shamrock Rovers)
Defenders: Olaf Boruc (Shamrock Rovers), Ivan Gramminschil (St Patrick’s Athletic), Kaylem Harnett (Wexford), Daniel Mare (Shamrock Rovers), James Roche (Shamrock Rovers)
Midfielders: Marven Chan (St Patrick’s Athletic), Matthew Moore (Cork City), Sean Moore (Bohemian), Luke Mulligan (Dundalk), Luke O’Donnell (Derry City), Cathal O’Sullivan (Cork City), Richard Vodo (St Patrick’s Athletic)
Forwards: Bez Agbontaen (St Patrick’s Athletic), Christian Donlan (Mayo SL), Darragh Marshall (Shamrock Rovers), Mason Melia (Bray Wanderers), Ike Orazi (Shamrock Rovers), Denzel Obenge (Cork City)

Our U17 side, under the guidance of Head Coach Colin O’Brien, recovered from a two goal deficit to secure a two all draw with Poland in Turner’s Cross this Wednesday afternoon to top the qualifying group and progress to the next stage of the 2022 European Championships.

A 12th minute penalty conceded by captain Cathal Heffernan was followed by a second Polish goal eight minutes later to shock all in Turner’s Cross. Local striker Mark O’Mahony diffused some of the tension with a goal on 27 minutes to reduce the deficit. Half-time substitute Justin Ferizaj levelled matters just after the hour mark and so the score remained to the end.

RISSC (London) Club member James McManus was a mainstay for Ireland in central midfield throughout the mini-tournament.

Team: Conor Walsh; Luke Browne, Sam Curtis, Cathal Heffernan (c), Luke O’Brien; Darius Lipsivc,  James McManus, Rocco Vata; Franco Umeh, Mark O’Mahony, Kevin Zefi

Substitutes:
Justin Ferizaj for Lipsivc 46′
Trent Kone Doherty for Umeh 77′

In the other contest, North Macedonia defeated Andorra by six goals to nil in the Mardyke at the same time.

                             P  W   D   L   F   A  g/d   Pts
Ireland               3   2    1   0    9   2    7      7
Poland                3   1    2   0   3    2    1      5
N Macedonia    3   1    1    1   6    2    4      4
Andorra             3   0    0   3    0  12  -12    0

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Our U17 team continued their 2022 Group 5 European Championship qualifying campaign with a two nil victory over North Macedonia on Sunday evening in Turner’s Cross which ensures their progress to the next stage of the qualification campaign. This was a tougher challenge than Thursday’s victory over Andorra but Rocco Vata‘s goal on 31 minutes eased any anxiety and local lad Mark O’Mahony added  the second on 73 minutes to ensure victory.

Team: Conor Walsh; Luke Browne, Sam Curtis, Cathal Heffernan (c), Luke O’Brien; Justin Ferizaj, James McManus, Rocco Vata; Kone Doherty, Mark O’Mahony, Kevin Zefi

Substitutes:
Franco Umeh for Doherty 71′
Caden McLoughlin for Vata 80′
Alex Nolan for Zefi 89′

In the other contest, Poland defeated Andorra by one goal to nil in the Mardyke on Sunday afternoon.

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Our U17 team guided by Head Coach Colin O’Brien commenced their 2022 Group 5 European Championship qualifying campaign with a comprehensive five nil victory over Andorra on Thursday evening in Turner’s Cross, Cork. Justin Ferizaj gave Ireland the lead on 13 minutes with a fine individual goal and that was the only goal of the first half. The second half saw Ireland take complete command and a goal on 59 minutes from Mark O’Mahony, who had been introduced  from the substitute bench just two minutes earlier, was the forerunner for further strikes from Kevin Zefi (69′), Sam Curtis (74′) and Rocco Vata (76′). RISSC (London) member James McManus, son of long standing member Pat McManus, completed the full 90 minutes in midfield.

Team: Conor Walsh; Luke Browne, Sam Curtis, Cathal Heffernan (c), Luke O’Brien; Justin Ferizaj, James McManus, Rocco Vata; Franco Umeh, Caden McLoughlin, Kevin Zefi

Substitutes:
Mark O’Mahony for McLoughlin 57′
Alex Nolan for Umeh 70′
Darius Lipsivc for Ferizaj 80′
Liam Murray for Vata 80′

North Macedonia and Poland, kicked-off the qualifying process at 2pm in The Mardyke, Cork where they played out a scoreless draw.

Sunday 10 October: Poland v Andorra – The Mardyke – 2pm. RoI v North Macedonia – Turner’s Cross – 7pm

Wednesday 13 October: Andorra v North Macedonia – The Mardyke – 1pm. RoI v Poland – Turner’s Cross – 1pm

Squad

Goalkeepers: Fintan Doherty (Derry City), Conor Walsh (Sligo Rovers)

Defenders: Luke Browne (Shelbourne), Sam Curtis (St Patrick’s Athletic), Cathal Heffernan (Cork City), Ruadhan Kane (Klub Kildare), Daniel Kelly (Sligo Rovers), Luke O’Brien (St Patrick’s Athletic)

Midfielders: Justin Ferizaj (Shamrock Rovers), Gavin Hodgkin (Shelbourne), Darius Lipsivc (St Patrick’s Athletic), James McManus (Bohemian), Liam Murray (Cork City), Franco Umeh (Cork City), Rocco Vata (Glasgow Celtic)

Forwards: Trent Kone Doherty (Derry City), Caden McLoughlin (Villareal), Alex Nolan (St Patrick’s Athletic), Mark O’Mahony (Cork City),  Kevin Zefi (Inter Milan)

 

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny and his squad built on their competitive victory in Baku on Saturday when they cruised to a comprehensive four nil victory over Qatar in a friendly international this Tuesday evening in the Aviva Stadium.

Saturday’s two goal striker Callum Robinson went one better tonight scoring a hat-trick in another excellent performance. There were positive performances across the board from Ireland but one must temper too much euphoria with the knowledge that Qatar, despite being ranked several places above Ireland by FIFA, were arguably the poorest side seen in the Aviva Stadium in some time.

Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, starting his first senior international, had absolutely nothing to do all evening. The back three of Andrew Omobamidele, Shane Duffy and John Egan were solid with Omobamidele making one particularly impressive penalty area tackle. There were fine midfield performances from Matt Doherty, who picked up an injury and was replaced  at half-time by Cyrus Christie who maintained the positive level of performance, and also from Conor Hourihane, Jamie McGrath and the returning Enda Stevens.

While the ‘man of the match’ accolade will inevitably go to a three goal striker and did, the performance of Jeff Hendrick in midfield was hugely impressive. Up front the irrepressible Robinson was supported by Chiedoze Ogbene who, while not quite making the same impact as he did on Saturday, still provided a goal threat and was unlucky with a head/shoulder effort which cannoned back off the crossbar.

Debutant substitute Nathan Collins looked totally assured in central defence while both Harry Arter and James Collins, who were introduced for the last four minutes of the match, displayed an eagerness to be immediately involved which was a credit to themselves and our management team.

Callum Robinson opened the scoring after 4 minutes and added the second 9 minutes later from the penalty spot after Jamie McGrath had been felled in the box. The hat-trick goal came eight minutes into the second half with a fine finish following a defence splitting pass from Jeff Hendrick. The fourth goal came on 59 minutes from Shane Duffy with a trademark header from a corner kick delivered by Conor Hourihane.

Team; Caoimhin Kelleher, Andrew Omobamidele, Shane Duffy (c), John Egan ; Matt Doherty, Jeff Hendrick, Jamie McGrath, Conor Hourihane, Enda Stevens; Callum Robinson,  Chiedoze Ogbene

Substitutes:
Cyrus Christie for Doherty 46′
Jason Knight for Ogbene 69′
Nathan Collins for Duffy 77′
Troy Parrott for Robinson 77′
Harry Arter for Hourihane 88′
James Collins for McGrath 88′

Squad

Goalkeepers: Gavin Bazunu (Manchester City-on loan at Portsmouth), Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth), 

Defenders: Cyrus Christie (Fulham), Nathan Collins (Burnley), Matt Doherty (Tottenham Hotspur), Shane Duffy (Brighton & Hove Albion), John Egan (Sheffield United),  Ryan Manning (Swansea City), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Andrew Omobamidele (Norwich City), Enda Stevens (Sheffield United), Liam Scales (Glasgow Celtic)

Midfielders: Harry Arter (Charlton Athletic), Josh Cullen (RSC Anderlecht),  Jeff Hendrick (Newcastle United), Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa-on loan at Sheffield United), Jason Knight (Derby County), Jamie McGrath (St Mirren)  

Forwards: James Collins (Cardiff City), Aaron Connolly (Brighton & Hove Albion), Daryl Horgan (Wycombe Wanderers), Adam Idah (Norwich City), Will Keane (Wigan Athletic), Chiedoze Ogbene (Rotherham United), Troy Parrott (Tottenham Hotspur-on loan at MK Dons), Callum Robinson (West Bromwich Albion)