Boys from Meath set for Brazil
Meath players Paddy Moore and Jimmy Corcoran are included in the Republic of Ireland u-16 panel for tomorrow's friendly against Brazil’s u-15s at the AUL beside Dublin airport, 3pm.
Moore from Wilkinstown and Corcoran from Kells were in the panel last week for two testing internationals in Romania and Irish head coach Paul Osam believes his side can really learn a lot from facing completely different opposition to what they’re used to facing.
“It’s a great opportunity for the lads, We probably don’t play against teams that play the way South Americans do that often,” he said.
“Maybe these players haven’t played a South American side before. It is a different style of play but its important that our players realise that while a side like Brazil will have strengths they will also have some weaknesses.
“Our players learned a lot in Romania. That was good preparation for a game like this. Romania play a possession-based game with a lot of movement.
“Overall it’ll be a big opportunity for the lads. We improved a lot in the second fixture last week so as the year progresses games like this will be very beneficial to their development,” he added.
Osam is in Nyon continuing his UEFA Pro Licence so Ireland U15 Head Coach Jason Donohue will take charge of the Irish team tomorrow.
Republic of Ireland U16 Squad
Goalkeepers: Gavin Bazuna (Shamrock Rovers), Jimmy Corcoran (Cherry Orchard)
Defenders: Cian Kelly (Bray Wanderers), Timmy Sobowale (Villa FC), Conor Power (St Patrick's Athletic), Tega Agberhiere (Waterford), James Furlong (Bray Wanderers)
Midfielders: Brandon Holt (St Patrick's Athletic), Joe Hodge (Manchester City), Ronan McKinley (Derry City), Seamas Keogh (Sligo Rovers), Matt Healy (College Corinthians), Kian Leavy (St Patrick's Athletic)
Forwards: Festy Obsele (Bray Wanderers), Conor Carty (St Francis), Matt Everitt (Brighton & Hove Albion), Patrick Moore (St Kevin's Boys)
WEDNESDAY 27th SEPTEMBER
Republic of Ireland u-16s v Brazil u15s at the AUL Complex 3pm