Donegal Daily
  • News
  • Sport
  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Politics
  • Features
  • Donegal County Council News
Friday 23°CSaturday 27°C

Donegal Daily Donegal Daily

sponsor banner
sponsor banner
  • News
  • Sport
  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Politics
  • Features
  • Donegal County Council News
FootballSport

Donegal’s Fionnan Coyle involved as ROI U16’s beat Australia in Dublin

written by Stephen Maguire January 19, 2019
FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint

Donegal’s Fionnan Coyle started as the Republic of Ireland U16’s beat Australia 2-0 the FAI National Training Centre. 

Ben McCormack and Colin Conroy scored in the second half to give Paul Osam’s side a well-deserved win in front of a large crowd that included High-Performance Director Ruud Dokter, Ireland Under-21 manager Stephen Kenny, U-17 head coach Colin O’Brien, U-15 head coach Jason Donohue, and Colleges & Universities manager Greg Yelverton.

Ireland started the game strongly with Sinclair Armstrong and Dylan Gavin having chances to test visiting goalkeeper Ryan Del Nido. Despite numerous opportunities, Ireland were unlucky not to score before the break.

Coyle was replaced after 51 minutes, only to be reintroduced for U16 captain Gavin O’Brien after 65 minutes as Paul Osam’s side going on to double their lead.

McCormack gave the home side the lead in the 51st minute. His free-kick from the edge of the box found the bottom right hand corner.

Coyle replaced U16 captain Gavin O’Brien after 65 minutes as Paul Osam’s side went on to double their advantage five minutes later.

Conroy found the back of the net after brilliant work from substitute Calum Kavanagh.

Speaking after the game, Under-16 Head Coach Paul Osam said the team need to be more clinical in front of goal.

“We had lots of opportunities but didn’t take them. Better opposition won’t give us as many chances as we had today. We need to be ruthless,” said Osam.

“Despite losing 3-0 last week to Germany [last week], I was probably happier after that game than I am today, even though we won the game.”

Republic of Ireland: Daniel Rose (Arlo Doherty 41); Fionnan Coyle (Oisin Hand 52), Gavin O’Brien (capt) (Fionnan Coyle 65), Anselmo Garcia MacNulty (Kevin Platon 52), Adam Wells; Andrew Moran, Jamie Doyle (Oran Crowe 52), Kyle Conway (Colin Conroy 41); Sinclair Armstrong (Billy Vance 41), Dylan Gavin (Calum Kavanagh 41), Ben McCormack (Kyle Conway 65).

Referee: Daryl Carolan.

Donegal’s Fionnan Coyle involved as ROI U16’s beat Australia in Dublin was last modified: January 19th, 2019 by Stephen Maguire
FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint

Tags:
Fionnan CoyleRepublic of Ireland U16soccer
Stephen Maguire

Stephen Maguire is the co-founder of Donegal Daily. He has worked as a reporter for almost 30 years starting locally with the Donegal Peoples Press before moving to the Mirror Group. He continues to contribute daily to national media outlets including the Irish Times, RTE, the Irish Independent, Irish Sun, Irish Mirror, Irish Star, the Daily Mail and the Examiner.

LEAVE A COMMENT

You may also like

Former GAA stars Whelan and Ó Sé...

2 hours ago

Confident Cassidy says ‘We have to get...

22 hours ago

Letterkenny Rovers score yet another achievement!

23 hours ago

Harps confirm departure of a number of...

1 day ago

Put your shirts on Donegal as Jim...

1 day ago

When you give Donegal swimmers an Inch….Pic...

2 days ago

Rosses AC father and son help Donegal...

2 days ago

Portsalon GC’s Aoife Browne wins Ulster Women’s...

2 days ago

North West 10k Committee to be honoured...

2 days ago

Young talent does Donegal proud at National...

3 days ago
Advertisement
Advertisement

Donegal County Council

Facebook
Donegal County Council
Advertisement
Advertisement
Donegal Daily Jobs

Read More

  • News
  • Sport
  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Sales & Services
  • Obituaries
  • Features
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Council News

Information

  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Advertise WIth Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms & Conditions

Our Sites

Donegal Woman
Donegal Woman
Donegal Daily

© 2025 Donegal Daily. All rights reserved.
Website by owenod


Back To Top.

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.