Murphy Wins Third Cap - Ipswich Town News

Academy striker Paul Murphy won his third Republic of Ireland U17 cap as his side defeated Ukraine 3-1 in their first game at the European Championship qualifying mini-tournament they are hosting over the next few days.

First-year scholar Murphy forced Ukraine keeper Sytnikov into a save early on with a 20-yard shot.

Republic of Ireland U17s: Gerard Hanley — Salthill Devon, Padraig Orsmby — Crumlin United, John Dunleavy — Wolverhampton Wanderers, Mark Connolly — Wolverhampton Wanderers, Gavin Gunning — Blackburn Rovers, Richard Towell — Celtic, Aaron Doran — Blackburn Rovers, Conor Hourihane — Sunderland (David Heagney — Huddersfield Town 79), Greg Cunningham — Manchester City, Conor Clifford — Chelsea, Paul Murphy — Ipswich Town (Karl Sheppard — Everton 69).

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