Match Report
In the standings it was Russia U19 1st on 0 points, Ireland U19 1st on 9 — separated by 9.
Russia U19 had not lost in 5 games. Seven consecutive wins preceded this game for Ireland U19, having scored in 10 consecutive games. Recent form was uneven: 9/15 points for Russia U19, 15/15 for Ireland U19.
Stadion Akademii FK Krasnodar staged the fixture, a ground that holds 3,000. On the scoreboard, Ireland U19 led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-2.
Goal scorers
Ireland U19: Mark McGuinness (45'), A. Reghba (59')
Key stats
Possession: Russia U19 48% · Ireland U19 52% · On target: 2-2 · Corners: 3-3