Fifa under-17 World Cup Group J: Ireland 2 (McDonnell 33, Noonan 75) Uzbekistan 1 (Shukurullaev 20)
Michael Noonan scored his second goal in as many games at the under-17 World Cup to set Ireland on their way to the knockout stages.
The Shamrock Rovers striker – shortlisted for the PFA Ireland Young Player of the Year after an impressive, title-winning League of Ireland season – sealed a come-from-behind win over Uzbekistan in Doha.
Ordinarily, the 17-year-old would be gearing up for tomorrow’s FAI Cup final against Cork City at Aviva Stadium.
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