KATIE KEANE WAS the hero for Ireland U19s as they held reigning champions Spain to a 0-0 draw to begin their Uefa European Championships campaign.
The Athlone Town goalkeeper made 12 saves as Spain got 29 shots away at the Group B clash in Futbolo Stadionas Marijampolėje in Lithuania.
Full-time: Spain 0-0 Republic of Ireland Republic of Ireland women's Under-19s begin their 2024 UEFA European Championships campaign with a brilliant 0-0 draw against holders Spain.Next up is Germany on Thursday live on @rteplayer and @rtenews once again. pic.twitter.com/PSxIjv5nti— RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) July 15, 2024
Full-time: Spain 0-0 Republic of Ireland Republic of Ireland women's Under-19s begin their 2024 UEFA European Championships campaign with a brilliant 0-0 draw against holders Spain.Next up is Germany on Thursday live on @rteplayer and @rtenews once again. pic.twitter.com/PSxIjv5nti
Ireland, in contrast, did not manage to a shot but came away with a point, thanks to a determined defensive effort and Keane’s feats in goal.
Joy Ralph tackles Adriana Ranera Casanovas. Nikola Krstic / INPHO Nikola Krstic / INPHO / INPHO
Next, Dave Connell’s side face Germany on Thursday, and then the Netherlands on Sunday in their final group match.
They played out a 1-1 draw in the group’s later game, leaving it all to play for as Ireland look to make a splash.
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Katie Keane keeps Spain out as Ireland U19s start Euros campaign with a draw
KATIE KEANE WAS the hero for Ireland U19s as they held reigning champions Spain to a 0-0 draw to begin their Uefa European Championships campaign.
The Athlone Town goalkeeper made 12 saves as Spain got 29 shots away at the Group B clash in Futbolo Stadionas Marijampolėje in Lithuania.
Ireland, in contrast, did not manage to a shot but came away with a point, thanks to a determined defensive effort and Keane’s feats in goal.
Next, Dave Connell’s side face Germany on Thursday, and then the Netherlands on Sunday in their final group match.
They played out a 1-1 draw in the group’s later game, leaving it all to play for as Ireland look to make a splash.
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