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Katie Keane keeps Spain out as Ireland U19s start Euros campaign with a draw

Goalkeeper made string of saves as Ireland began European Championships campaign.

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 Marijampolฤ—je in Lithuania.

Ireland, in contrast, did not manage to a shot but came away with a point, thanks to a determined defensive effort and Keaneโ€™s feats in goal.    

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Next, Dave Connellโ€™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 groupโ€™s later game, leaving it all to play for as Ireland look to make a splash.

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    Jul 15th 2024, 5:16 PM

    EDDIE. Well done all, great result v tha Spanish.

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    Jul 15th 2024, 7:32 PM

    Brilliant result for the U-19 ladies and especially with Spain riding a crest of a wave at present

    Side note. Why are the comments closed on the article about another Katie, the McCabe lady?

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