U-16 Boys knocked out on goal difference

Ireland's U-16 boys crashed out of contention for the European Youth title as Russia racked up a huge score against Austria. Their 10-1 win meant Ireland had to pull off a shock win over the hosts and tournament favourites, the Netherlands on there own patch.

And despite another goal from the prolific Stephen Dowds and one from Peter Catchpole, the Dutch were too strong, winning out 5-2. Russia, therefore took second spot with a goal difference of 5 while Ireland's was just plus one.

Ireland will look back a few decisions and pieces of luck that went against them in the Russia game where they were unable to build up a lead in the first half as they move into the 5th to 8th place play-offs. They face Italy at 12pm on Saturday in the Hague.