Republic of Ireland Under-21s were held to a draw in Mitrovica as Ronan Curtis' 81st-minute strike secured a 1-1 draw against Kosovo. With 20-minutes remaining, Manning's left-sided set-piece found Ryan Sweeney but his header was deflected into the keeper's arms. It's a point which sees Ireland maintain second spot in UEFA U21 European Championship qualifying Group Five ahead of Tuesday's game against Germany at Tallaght Stadium. Curtis and defender Ryan Sweeney will be suspended for Tuesday's game against Germany due to suspension, having received three yellow cards during the campaign. Republic of Ireland: Kieran O'Hara (GK), Danny Kane (Ronan Hale 75), Corey Whelan, Conor Shaughnessy, Ryan Sweeney, Harry Charsley, Josh Cullen (C), Reece Grego-Cox, Ronan Curtis, Ryan Manning (Jake Mulraney 75), Liam Kinsella.

Source: Evening echo September 07, 2018 21:22 UTC