Ireland Under-21s' Tyreik Wright in action against William Boving of Denmark during the U21 international friendly at Dama de Noche Football Centre in Marbella, Spain. Photo: Mateo Villalba Sanchez/SportsfileIreland lost their final warm-up match for the upcoming U-21 European qualification campaign on Saturday against a far superior Denmark side. Emil Frederiksen’s goal on the half hour proved the difference in Marbella but Jim Crawford’s side were fortunate not to lose by more given the dominance in possession and chances of the Danes. After beating Australia’s U-23s on Wednesday, it was disappointing that Crawford’s side failed to trouble AC Milan goalkeeper Andreas Jungdal over the 90 minutes. Instead, the Scandinavians squandered chances to extend their lead in the second half, Frederiksen off-target from a couple of chances and substitute Frederick Winther heading straight at Rose eight minutes from full-time.

Source: Irish Independent June 05, 2021 19:18 UTC