Ireland 2-1 Finland RES
Ward 49
Dicker 89
The Republic of Ireland's Under-21 side
snatched a late winner to beat Finland
in the Madeira Invitational Tournament.
UCD midfielder Gary Dicker sealed the
victory for Don Givens' side with a
92nd-minute strike after seizing on an
error by Finnish keeper Niki Maenpaa.
Anthony Stokes was denied a second for
Ireland in the 64th minute when his
shot was deflected into the ground by
Maenpaa and hit the crossbar.
Finland equalised 3 minutes later when
Cork City midfielder Roy O'Donovan was
penalised for a foul on Jarno Parikka
and Perparim Hetemaj fired home.
The Irish team to play Finland will be (4-4-2):
Darren Randolph (Charlton Athletic),
Keith Keane (Luton Town),
Richard Keogh (Bristol City),
Christopher Deans (Waterford United),
James Hand (Huddersfield Town,
Roy O'Donovan (Cork City),
Gary Dicker (UCD),
Stephen Grant (Waterford United),
Anthony Stokes (Arsenal);
Stephen Ward (Bohemians),
Andy Keogh (Scunthorpe Utd). |
