Ireland under-21s suffer penalty woe to miss out on European Championships
The Republic of Ireland missed out on a place at the European Under-21 Championship finals after they were beaten on penalties by Israel on Tuesday.
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Conor Coventry desperate for another chapter in U-21 journey
Tonight's European Championship play-off second leg could be Conor Coventry's last game for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s, but he's certainly not thinking in those terms.
Preview: Ireland U21s chase the dream in Israel
It was honours even after the European Under-21 Championship play-off first leg at Tallaght Stadium on Friday night, but the sense in the aftermath was it's advantage Israel ahead of the return game on Tuesday.
Republic of Ireland U21s v Israel, play-off second leg: All you need to know
Tuesday, 27 September
Evan Ferguson unfazed as the Republic of Ireland travel to Israel for the second leg of crucial play-off
There were few who would have predicted Evan Ferguson and Aaron Connolly to start up front alongside each other during the course of the Under-21 European Championship qualifying campaign.
Jim Goodwin: Ireland is the dream
In June of this year Liverpool fell to defeat in the UEFA Champions League final to Real Madrid.
Connolly shines as Israel hold out for a draw
The Republic of Ireland under-21s will perhaps rue what could have been after drawing the first leg of their UEFA European Championship play-off 1-1 at home to Israel.
Aaron Connolly 'couldn't say yes quick enough' when Republic of Ireland manager Jim Crawford gave him the call
The recalled Aaron Connolly couldn't say yes quick enough when Republic of Ireland under-21 manager Jim Crawford rang to get him on board for the crucial play-off matches with Israel.