Murphy Wins Second Cap - Ipswich Town News

Academy striker Paul Murphy won his second Republic of Ireland U17 cap as his side defeated Lithuania 2-0 at an invitational tournament hosted by the Baltic nation.

Murphy, one of the few players to be named in the side against Lithuania and the earlier 2-0 victory over Belarus, forced a save out of the keeper with a first half freekick. The Irish now face Russia in Thursday's final.

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