Murphy Scores as Irish Lose - Ipswich Town News
Academy striker Paul Murphy scored for the Republic of Ireland as they lost 2-1 to France in their opening game at the UEFA Under 17 Championship Finals in Turkey.
Murphy, winning his 11th U17 cap, netted from close range in the 37th minute. Ireland take on Switzerland on Wednesday and then Spain on the following Saturday.
Ireland U17s: Ger Hanley (Salthill Devon), Padraic Ormsby (Crumlin United), Danny Joyce (Belvedere), Mark Connolly (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Gavin Gunning (Blackburn Rovers), Conor Clifford (Chelsea), Gearoid Morrisey (Ringmahon Rangers), Aaron Doran (Blackburn Rovers) (Shaun Timmons (Birmingham City) 72), Paul Murphy (Ipswich Town) (John Sullivan (Crumlin United) 41), Robbie Brady (Manchester United) (Darragh Satelle (Hull City) 49), Greg Cunningham (Manchester City).
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