Outstanding defensive display sees Ireland hold Spain

Spain 0-0 Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland women’s Under-19s began their 2024 UEFA European Championships campaign with a brilliant 0-0 draw against holders Spain.

The Group B clash in Futbolo Stadionas Marijampolėje in Lithuania saw Ireland dig in with goalkeeper Katie Keane making 12 saves over the 90 minutes.

Spain had 29 shots in total with Dave Connell’s side failing to register a single effort as they focused on securing a point.

It is just second time that the Ireland have competed in this tournament and the first since 2014 when they reached the semi-finals.

Connell’s players face Germany on Thursday before the final group match with Netherlands on Sunday.

Watch Republic of Ireland v Germany in the UEFA Women’s U19 Championship on Thursday from 11.50am on RTÉ News Channel and RTÉ Player