The Zurich youngster’s brace helped Jim Crawford’s side overcome Latvia.
FC ZURICH youngster Armstrong Oko-Flex was key as Ireland U21s maintained their perfect start to qualifying, beating Latvia 2-1.
A fantastic strike by Lukass Vapne in second-half stoppage time ensured a nervy finish, but Ireland held out for an important win. Norwich’s Tony Springett was the architect of the second goal scored 12 minutes into the second half — the winger beat his man before squaring it across the area for Oko-Flex to fire home.
“If you had said to me beforehand, that whole cliche, ‘would I have taken 2-1 here?’ I would have, because Italy came here to Latvia and drew 0-0,” Crawford said afterwards. “We knew it was a potential banana skin, but we had the players well-drilled in what to expect.
España Últimas Noticias, España Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Regulation and tight labour market threaten State’s attractiveness as insurance hubInsurance Ireland figures show Ireland is the fourth largest insurance hub in EU
Leer más »
'Ireland is a rugby nation' - Has rugby now become Ireland's number one sport?Ireland is now a rugby nation – and the whole country is holding its breath ahead of tomorrow’s showdown with the All Blacks.
Leer más »
Republic of Ireland stars battle it out in training racesCallum Robinson and Nathan Collins looked very impressive as they got put through their paces.
Leer más »
Irish Start-Up foodcloud Secures Nationwide Partnership with Tesco IrelandThe website for Irish women
Leer más »
Ireland v Greece LIVE updates from crucial EURO 2024 qualifier at Aviva StadiumThe sides clash at the Aviva Stadium this evening, with Kick-off set for 7.45pm.
Leer más »
All Blacks coach Ian Foster dismisses Ireland spygate riddle ahead of big clashFoster has refuted the claim that New Zealand were upset over the presence of an Irish team photographer at training on Thursday.
Leer más »