11.03.2006 at 14:00 Oriel Park, Dundalk
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Attendance: |
Ireland Under 16 |
0 - 2
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N Ireland B
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Referee: |
Friendly / PROG-match |
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Ryan Thompson Declan Bunting 58 mins, |
A goal in each half did the damage as Northern Ireland won the first of two matches they played against the Republic at Oriel Park.
Republic Manager Vincent Butler used this encounter to look at his fringe players in action and they didn't disappoint with a good showing against a well-organised Northern Ireland outfit.
Chances fell to each side during the match and the frequent involvement of wingers from both teams led to an open and free-flowing contest.
Glentoran striker Ryan Thompson gave the winners the lead in the first-half and substitute Declan Bunting wrapped up the victory with a second goal 18 minutes after the half-time break.
Gary Frewen came closest to scoring for the Republic in the closing stages but his spectacular overhead kick from ten yards out narrowly missed the target.
REP OF IRELAND 'B': Brian Kane (Home Farm), Gareth Matthews (Cherry Orchard), Adrian Moyles (QPR), Aaron Mulligan (Rock Celtic), Darragh Tuffy (Enniscrone), Kevin Dawson (Belvedere), Derek Lambe (Lourdes Celtic), Brian Greenhalgh (Lourdes Celtic), Jack Lyons (Crystal Palace), Keith Ward (Belvedere), Conor Kavanagh (Fairview Rgs).
SUBS: Garry Frewen (St. Michael's), Peter Lyons (Belvedere) and Eric Foley (Home Farm) for Lambe, Greenhalgh and Kane (55 mins), Jason Mok (Rock Celtic) for Kavanaugh (70 mins), Jason Clogher (Ballinasloe) for Mulligan (72 mins).
Northern Ireland: Johnatahn Sergeant, Keith Clarke, Nathan Hanley, Connor Mc Louglin; Ryan Cole, Chris Porter, George Stewart, Gary Thompson, Ryan Thompson, Ryan Pickering, Michael Mc Crudden
Subs:Winters for Pickering (HT), Bunting for Thompson (50), Moore for Mc Laughlin (60); Rooney for Sergeant (73); Fox for Hanley (60) Mc Allister for Thompson (64)
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND U-16 'B' 0 - 2 NORTHERN IRE U-16 'B' Thompson, Bunting |
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