Academy first-year scholar Jonny Leddy and the Republic of Ireland U17s qualified for the elite phase of qualifying for the European Championship despite losing their final mini-group game 1-0 to the Czech Republic in Kazakhstan this morning. The Kazakhs pushed them close, beating Liechtenstein 8-0, but Ireland’s superior goal difference saw them into second place behind the Czechs.

The midfielder, who netted a penalty in his team’s 8-0 victory over Liechtenstein in their opening match last Wednesday, won his fifth U17 cap before being replaced in the 75th minute.

If the Irish progress through from their elite qualifying mini-group in the spring they will reach the finals, which are being played in Slovenia in May.

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countrygirl added 12:23 - Oct 24 Well done .Slovenia here we come!!!!!
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irishtim added 12:27 - Oct 24 well done jon
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Crock added 14:37 - Oct 24 "If the Irish progress through from their elite qualifying mini-group in the spring they will reach the finals, which are being played in Slovenia in May" Since they are worse than the Czechs and just slightly better than the Kazakhs there isn't much chance for them of going to Slovenia in May.
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DiamondGezzer added 15:17 - Oct 24 Crock :- Bit harsh mate, a lot can happen on the day, as we are only too aware.
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mickeymcg25 added 18:58 - Oct 24 congrats lads, well done..
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