Irish U19s destroy Macedonia in Euro qualifier

The Republic of Ireland women's under-19 soccer team demolished Macedonia 10-0 in a Euro 2004 championship qualifier today.

The Republic of Ireland women's under-19 soccer team demolished Macedonia 10-0 in a Euro 2004 championship qualifier today.

St James's Gate star Katie Taylor netted four goals while Marie Curtin, Sara Lawlor and Selena Moylan each bagged a brace to sink the home nation.

The result is a considerable boost to Susan Ronan's team who lost the first of their three qualifiers to the Netherlands on Tuesday.

The Republic take on Belarus in Macedonia on Saturday in their final qualifying game.

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