Ireland u21 vs Armenia u21, U21 European Championship Qualifier, 8pm, Eir Sport

Mr.Nice Guy · 06-09-2019 6:54pm #1

Very excited for tonight's game with a lot of promising players on show.

Troy Parrott and Gavin Kilkenny make their first starts for the u21s.

https://twitter.com/FAIreland/status/1170026374142164992

I like that Connolly and Idah are involved too. Celtic's new signing Lee O'Connor also in the starting XI.

Hopefully a nice win tonight.

Mr.Nice Guy · 06-09-2019 8:11pm

Molumby has started well. Some decent half-chances so far.

Ferris_Bueller · 06-09-2019 8:20pm

Good pace shown by Connolly down the left and ball into Idah into box but he doesn't connect with it properly.

Mr.Nice Guy · 06-09-2019 8:21pm

Connolly is causing them a lot of problems.

Mr.Nice Guy · 06-09-2019 8:31pm

Parrott scores!

Lovely assist from Connolly. Well deserved lead.

Ferris_Bueller · 06-09-2019 8:33pm

Connolly very impressive so far, he is really giving his opponent a tough time. Wonder would there be any chance of any of these players being called into the senior squad for Tuesday considering McGoldrick and Robinson both pulled out injured today.

Mr.Nice Guy · 06-09-2019 8:40pm

Connolly's been very dangerous. McCarthy and his staff are in attendance and I wouldn't be surprised if later tonight they are discussing amongst themselves a senior call-up for him.

smelly sock · 06-09-2019 8:42pm

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Connolly's been very dangerous. McCarthy and his staff are in attendance and I wouldn't be surprised if later tonight they are discussing amongst themselves a senior call-up for him.

A few of them could be in the frame. Dont forget that Obafemi is also missing.

Bridge93 · 06-09-2019 8:43pm

This is a great side. Should be 2/3 up. Lovely to watch

smelly sock · 06-09-2019 8:43pm

Ferris_Bueller wrote: »

Connolly very impressive so far, he is really giving his opponent a tough time. Wonder would there be any chance of any of these players being called into the senior squad for Tuesday considering McGoldrick and Robinson both pulled out injured today.

I'd like to see himself , Coventry amd Parrott given game time. Why the hell not.

NIMAN · 06-09-2019 8:47pm

Bridge93 wrote: »

This is a great side. Should be 2/3 up. Lovely to watch

Does it bode well for them being a few years older and SK at the helm of a new, younger RoI senior team?

smelly sock · 06-09-2019 8:49pm

NIMAN wrote: »

Does it bode well for them being a few years older and SK at the helm of a new, younger RoI senior team?

I think so. Kenny will need to be given time though to bring these on once senior manager. Even at 22-23 they will still be very raw. Hopefully SK will be given the time and space.

Mr.Nice Guy · 06-09-2019 8:50pm

Half-Time and we lead 1-0. Very positive 45. Here's the goal for those who missed it:

https://twitter.com/eirSport/status/1170057822144532481

Connolly has been great running at them on the left flank. Always looks capable of doing something. I thought Parrott was pretty quiet in the early stages but he got his goal. Molumby has been great in midfield with his strength, passing and tackling. Really like the look of him. Kilkenny has had nice moments on the right hand side too and put in an inviting cross at one stage.

Very enjoyable watch. Just need that second goal to hopefully make sure of the result.

smelly sock · 06-09-2019 8:52pm

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Half-Time and we lead 1-0. Very positive 45. Here's the goal for those who missed it:

https://twitter.com/eirSport/status/1170057822144532481

Connolly has been great running at them on the left flank. Always looks capable of doing something. I thought Parrott was pretty quiet in the early stages but he got his goal. Molumby has been great in midfield with his strength, passing and tackling. Really like the look of him. Kilkenny has had nice moments on the right hand side too and put in an inviting cross at one stage.

Very enjoyable watch. Just need that second goal to hopefully make sure of the result.

Very good goal. Opposition might not be great but all the lads can do is play whats in front of them. Very encouraging.

Mr.Nice Guy · 06-09-2019 9:15pm

Unlucky Parrott. Almost a second but hits the post.

smelly sock · 06-09-2019 9:21pm

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Unlucky Parrott. Almost a second but hits the post.

I dont thnk himself or connolly will play to many games at this level.

Bridge93 · 06-09-2019 9:23pm

Keep forgetting this lot are extremely young for u21s even. Most have a few years left at the age group although s fair few will progress quicker than that

Bridge93 · 06-09-2019 9:33pm

How is this 1-0

Ferris_Bueller · 06-09-2019 9:53pm

Could have won by more, Parrott probably should have had a second goal when he hit the post. Molumby and Connolly pobably the two best performers on the night but everyone played well and they looked comfortable on the ball. It will be interesting to see how they get on against stronger opposition next week.

Mr.Nice Guy · 06-09-2019 9:53pm

Full-Time and it ends 1-0. Very nice performance, particularly in the first half. Molumby got MOTM with an impressive showing in midfield where he dominated. Connolly would have been a fair choice for that too as he menaced Armenia down that left flank. Parrott was pretty quiet but still could have had a hat-trick which shows his potential. The defence and keeper were solid.

A visit to Sweden up next on Tuesday. Hopefully we can get something out there.

Ireland u21 vs Armenia u21, U21 European Championship Qualifier, 8pm, Eir Sport

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