Ireland’s Women’s Under-19 team showcased a formidable defensive performance in their opening match of the European Championships, securing a valuable point against a strong Spanish side.
Carlow’s Aoife Kelly played the full 90 minutes and helped keep Spain at bay throughout the match.
Under the guidance of head coach Dave Connell frustrated the the Spanish attackers with the goalless draw proving to be a promising start for Ireland in the tournament.
The Irish squad now shifts their focus to their next challenge, a crucial encounter with Germany scheduled for Thursday. In the other group match of the day, Germany and the Netherlands battled to a 1-1 draw, indicating the closely contested nature of the group. This result adds further significance to Ireland’s upcoming match against Germany, as every point will be crucial in the race to advance to the knockout stages.
The draw against Spain has undoubtedly boosted the confidence of the Irish team, who will be aiming to build on this solid foundation and continue their strong defensive displays in the forthcoming fixtures.