FAI: PREVIEW | Latvia U21 v Ireland U21

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Two wins in Cork*in September*made it the perfect start for Ireland who come into the game in good confidence having overcome Türkiye (3-2) and San Marino (3-0).
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They face a Latvian side who are yet to taste defeat at home and held Italy to a 0-0 draw last*month. Fans*of the young Boys in Green will be able to watch the game for free on LOITV*HERE*
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What they said
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Ireland Under-21s Captain Joe Hodge: “All our focus is on this Latvia game and that’s been the*way*since the start of this week and that helps in a one-game window. The lads were fantastic in the last window and I loved watching it but it’s better to be involved this time.*
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“We won’t underestimate Latvia, we’ve seen their record at home, they’re a good side and we’re fully focused.”
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Ireland Under-21s Assistant Coach*Alan Reynolds:*“Latvia*drew against Italy over here in the last window and we*will give*them all their due respect. A lot of preparation has gone into this game before we met up for the camp but it’s important*that*we remember the quality we have and focus on what we can do to hurt teams.”*
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Team News
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Ollie O’Neill, Conor Carty, Evan Weir and Tiernan Brooks were late additions to the squad*and*have travelled to Latvia. Anselmo Garcia MacNulty and Rocco Vata were both ruled out of the trip due to injury.
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Match Details
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Fixture: Latvia U21 v Ireland U21
Date: Friday, October 13
KO time: 1pm (Irish Standard Time)
Stadium: Zemgales Olympic Centre, Jelgava
Match Coverage: LOITV, free to watch for those who register (Island of Ireland only)*
Match Stat: This is the first meeting between the nations at this level for 28 years. Ireland won that game 1-0 in Galway*
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Match officials
Referee: Oliver Reitala (Finland)
Assistants Referee:* Mika Lamppu (Finland) Olli Jantunen (Finland)
Fourth Official: Joni Hyytiä (Finland)
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Republic of Ireland Under-21s Squad
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Goalkeepers:*Tiernan Brooks (Cork City, on loan from Notts County),*Killian Cahill (Brighton & Hove Albion), Josh Keeley (Tottenham Hotspur) Owen Mason (Wexford, on loan from Mansfield Town)
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Defenders:*James Abankwah (Charlton Athletic, on loan from Udinese), Sam Curtis (St. Patrick’s Athletic), *James Furlong (Hull City), Sean Grehan (Crystal Palace), Bosun Lawal (Fleetwood Town, on loan from Celtic), Connor O’Riordan (Crewe Alexandra), Evan Weir (Drogheda United)
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Midfielders:*Baba Adeeko (Wigan Athletic), Zak Gilsenan (Blackburn Rovers), Matt Healy (Royal Francs Borains), (Joe Hodge (Wolves), Ed McJannet (Lecce), Andrew Moran (Blackburn Rovers, on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion)
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Forwards:*Sinclair Armstrong (QPR), Conor Carty (St. Patrick’s Athletic), Aidomo Emakhu (Millwall), Johnny Kenny (Shamrock Rovers, on loan from Celtic), Ollie O’Neill (Fulham), Armstrong Oko-Flex (FC Zürich), Tony Springett (Norwich City)
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Under 21 Mens


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Introduction:
Ireland Under-21s face Latvia in Jelgava on Friday looking to make it three wins out of three in qualifying for the UEFA European Under-21 Championships.




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