As It Happened: Ireland U21s Lose Out Against Brazil In Toulon Tournament Semi-Final

After some superb showings in France, The Republic of Ireland U21s will take on a highly-fancied Brazil U22 side in today's semi-final. The winner will join Japan in the final.

Boss Stephen Kenny has named a strong side with Brighton's Jayson Molumby lining out as captain.

Ireland starting XI: Caoimhin Kelleher; Lee O'Connor, Darragh Leahy, Conor Masterson, Dara O'Shea, Conor Coventry, Jayson Molumby (capt), Adam Idah, Connor Ronan, Aaron Connolly, Stephen Mallon.

Time to go... ??

COME ON #IRLU21??! #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/QT6LrtYZZS

— FAIreland ⚽️?? (@FAIreland) June 12, 2019

Brazil have stormed to this stage thanks to a 4-0 win against Guatemala, a 4-0 over France and a 5-0 hammering of Qatar.

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