Rep of Ireland U17's through to Nordic Cup Final

Ireland who had beaten Norway 3-2 and Iceland 2-0 in their first two matches beat tournament favourites Denmark who have an exceptionally gifted squad which includes Mads Laudrup, son of Michael Laudrup, former captain of the national side.

The game was played at an intensive pace from the kick off with both teams playing some great attacking football.

Ireland were unlucky not to take the lead early on when two of their efforts came back of the crossbar, the first a 30 yard thunderbolt from Killian Sheridan and the second a corner kick by Garry Breen (great name) that almost dipped in, before left winger Donal McDermott deservedly put them in front with a 23^rd minute strike.

Denmark put on a gifted attacking display as they pushed for an equaliser and were rewarded in the 61^st minute when their playmaker Kristensen pulled them level.

Ireland responded instantly and substitute Terry Dixon put them back in front in the 67^th minute and added a third in the 79^th to be put them through to the final where they will play England who finished top of their group when they beat Sweden 2-1 in their final group game.

The final of the Nordic Championship is this Sunday 7th August at the Laugardalsvollur Stadium Reykjavik at 15.00hrs.