Sligo’s Seamas Keogh features for Irish U16s against Bulgaria
REP OF IRELAND BULGARIA 2 0
Sligo Rovers’ under 15 starlet Seamas Keogh played his role in the Republic of Ireland under 16s’ 2-0 win over Bulgaria at the Regional Sports Centre in Waterford on Wednesday last.
The Grange native played in centre midfield in what was the first home game of 2018 for Paul Osam’s side.
After two matches against Hungary in Budapest, in February, Ireland saw off their opponents courtesy of goals either side of half-time.
Sean Kavanagh’s shot from close range opened the scor- ing in the 35 th-minute before Luke Turner’s strike found the back of the net seven minutes from time.
Speaking after the win, Osam said his side were good value for the win.
He said: “It was a comfortable win, without being brilliant ourselves.
“We kept a clean sheet, saw some knew players. We kept our objectives for the week.
“The focus wasn’t on winning the game, but it was nice to get some confidence into the players after two losses in Hungary. The players learned from those two defeats.
“It was nice to get the win.”
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