Soccer

Ireland to face nine-time champions Spain in U17 European Championship quarter-finals

Colin O’Brien’s side stunned hosts Hungary with a 4-2 win on Tuesday night to qualify for last eight

Luke Kehir celebrates scoring Ireland's fourth goal with Mason Melia, Daniel Negry-McGrath, Naj Razi and Daniel Babb during the European Under-17 Championship match against Hungary at Pancho Aréna in Felcsut, Hungary. Photograph: Nikola Kristic/Inpho
Luke Kehir celebrates scoring Ireland's fourth goal with Mason Melia, Daniel Negry-McGrath, Naj Razi and Daniel Babb during the European Under-17 Championship match against Hungary at Pancho Aréna in Felcsut, Hungary. Photograph: Nikola Kristic/Inpho
Gavin Cummiskey
Wed May 24 2023 - 17:53 • 2 MIN READ

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Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey is The Irish Times' Soccer Correspondent