Two games no goals conceded - Amanda McQuillan

Amanda McQuillan kept another cleansheet as she helped the Republic of Ireland Women's u-19 team to book their place in the Elite Round of qualifying for the UEFA European Championships with a 2-0 win over Wales today.

In what was their second Group 2 game, Dave Connell's team ensured that they retained top spot by overpowering their opponents with a goal in either half from in-form striker Leanne Kiernan.

The win - which came on the back of the 10-0 victory against FYR Macedonia ion Tuesday - was enough for them to confirm their place in the next round before even taking on Italy in their final Qualifying Round game on Sunday.

'I'm delighted for the players because they have deserved the two victories. Now we want to finish what we came here to do and top the group,' said head coach Connell.

The contributions of each player stood out, from Amanda McQuillan's leadership between the posts, the security provided by the back four, and the defensive covering from Niamh Farrelly.

Ireland was the better team in every area and it is why they will be competing in the Elite Round early in 2017.

Republic of Ireland: Amanda McQuillan; Lucy McCartan, Chloe Moloney, Jamie Finn, Niamh Prior (Beirne 86); Niamh Farrelly, Roma McLaughlin (Lynn Craven 79); Alex Kavanagh (Evelyn Daly 88), Saoirse Noonan, J Nolan; Leanne Kiernan.

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