The Ireland U21s beat their Australian counterparts 2-1 in a Marbella friendly on Wednesday.
Ireland's winner came in the 90th minute from substitute Ross Tierney. The Bohs player - who was making his U21 debut - had entered the action just two-and-a-half minutes earlier.
Though it was Tierney who put the ball in the net with a clinical header, much of the credit for the goal must go to Tyreik Wright. The Aston Villa player, who came on as a substitute after an hour, took possession in the left-back position, burst forward, and sent in a perfect cross for Tierney.
Ross Tierney winner Ireland U21s vs Australia
Ross Tierney heads in Tyreik Wright's cross for a DRAMATIC late winner for Ireland! 😱🇮🇪
The @bfcdublin man marks his U21 debut in style 🔥#AUSIRL | @FAIreland pic.twitter.com/ZJtL5lbY9i— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) June 2, 2021
Ireland had taken the lead in the 56th minute after Australia's Jay Rich-Baghuelou put the ball in his own net after a cross from Conor Noss. Another Bohs player, Andy Lyons, deserves credit for a super pass which played in Noss.
The goal that gives Ireland the lead
Andy Lyons and Conor Noss link well before the cross is turned in for an own goal ☘️⚽️
64’ | Australia 0-1 Ireland 🇦🇺🇮🇪#COYBIG | #AUSIRL | #IRLU21
pic.twitter.com/uVluElsGpW— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) June 2, 2021
Ireland's lead lasted until the 74th minute when Ramy Jajjarine scored a superb equaliser for Australia.
The game was Ireland's second of a 10-day training camp in Spain. They lost 2-0 to Switzerland on Sunday. Ireland play Denmark in another friendly on Saturday.
A great strike gets Australia back on level terms 🇦🇺
Ramy Najjarine with a stunning effort that punishes Ireland for getting caught playing out from the back 😱#AUSIRL pic.twitter.com/IgrIeokgO2— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) June 2, 2021
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