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From FAI Site, Good start.
Crowe on song for the Republic Amateurs in International tournament
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Date: Thursday, 24 April 2008 Section: International
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Isle of Man 0 – 2 Republic of Ireland Amateurs
Seamus Crowe 20, 90.
Sheamie Crowe helped to secure a 2-0 win for the Republic of Ireland with a brace of goals in their opening game against the Isle of Man in the Quadrangular International tournament in the Isle of Man.
Scotland ran out 4-3 winners against Northern Ireland in their opening match and the Northern Ireland will now face the Republic of Ireland later today in the competition.
Ireland’s manager, Gerry Smith, has made five changes in the team for today’s must win game against the North. Into the team come Tony Scully (Clonmel Town) and Barry Kavanagh (Kilbarrack United) to win their first International caps.
Sheamie Crowe set the Republic on their way against the Isle of Man when he scored in the 20th minute after seeing his initial effort blocked by a fine reflex save from the Isle of Man goalkeeper.
Ireland started well with Wayne Fitzgerald and Rob Coombes showing nice touches while in defence Ross Carrig and James Walsh were always comfortable.
In the last 15 minutes of the first half the Isle of Man started to press and goalkeeper Adrian Walsh pulled off an excellent safe when it looked odds on for an equaliser. Another clean sheet means that goalkeeper Walsh has now conceded just one goal in eight internationals.
The second half saw the Isle of Man dominate play without creating very many chances with Ireland relying on the speed of David Lacey and Mick Keogh upfront to cause the Isle of Man's problems.
Crowe’s strike in the 90th minute bounced over the goalkeeper and eased Irish nerves in what was an ordinary performance in a game when a positive result was essential.
Gerry Smith will be hoping for an improved performance against Northern Ireland. Wins for the Republic and Scotland, who play Isle of Man today, would see Ireland play Scotland on Saturday with the winners’ trophy to play for.
Republic of Ireland team: Adrian Walsh (Carrick United), Stephen O' Mahony (Lisselton Rovers), John Carroll (St. Kevin's Boys), Ross Carrig (Killester United), James Walsh (St. Michael's), Rob Coombes (Portmarnock), Wayne Fitzgerald (Carrick United), Keith Kennedy (WFTA), Sheamie Crowe (Athenry), David Lacey (Killester United), Mick Keogh (Killester United).
Subs: James Sugrue (Lisselton Rovers) for Keith Kennedy, Paul Breen (St. Michael's) for John Carroll, John Mernagh (St. Michael's) for David Lacey.
Smith makes five changes for Northern Ireland game.
Gerry Smith will hand first international caps to Tony Scully (Clonmel Town) and Barry Kavanagh (Kilbarrack United) in this evening’s game against Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland were unlucky not to take a point from their game with Scotland and will provide tough opposition. They must chase a win to stay in contention.
The Republic of Ireland team will be:
Austin Hannon (Portmarnock), Ross Carrig (Killester United), James Walsh (St. Michael's), Adrian Mc Donald (Portmarnock), Tony Scully (Clonmel Town), Ken Curley (Killester United), Seamus Crowe (Athenry), Rob Coombes (Portmarnock), Michael Keogh (Killester United), Barry Kavanagh (Kilbarrack United).
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