Latvia U21 vs Republic of Ireland U21, 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying, Group Stage

· UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying
Latvia U21
  • 90'+2': Lukass Vapne
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Republic of Ireland U21
  • 15': Armstrong Okoflex
  • 57': Armstrong Okoflex

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Latvia U21 are hosting Republic of Ireland U21 at Zemgales Olimpiskais Centrs, Jelgava, Latvia, starting on . The match is a part of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 2': Corner, Latvia U21. Conceded by Joe Hodge.
  • 2': Attempt missed. Deniss Melniks (Latvia U21) header from the right side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Lukass Vapne with a cross following a corner.
  • 3': Offside, Republic of Ireland U21. Andrew Moran tries a through ball, but James Furlong is caught offside.
  • 4': Attempt missed. Ralfs Maslovs (Latvia U21) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
  • 7': Attempt missed. Armstrong Oko-Flex (Republic of Ireland U21) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Andrew Moran.
  • 9': Corner, Latvia U21. Conceded by Connor O'Riordan.
  • 12': Attempt missed. Sinclair Armstrong (Republic of Ireland U21) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by James Furlong with a cross.
  • 13': Foul by Sinclair Armstrong (Republic of Ireland U21).
  • 13': Rudolfs Reingolcs (Latvia U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 15': Andrew Moran (Republic of Ireland U21) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 15': Foul by Kaspars Anmanis (Latvia U21).
  • 15': Bosun Lawal (Republic of Ireland U21) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Tony Springett with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 15': Goal! Latvia U21 0, Republic of Ireland U21 1. Armstrong Oko-Flex (Republic of Ireland U21) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the top left corner following a set piece situation.
  • 19': Attempt saved. Tony Springett (Republic of Ireland U21) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Matthew Healy.
  • 19': Attempt blocked. Matthew Healy (Republic of Ireland U21) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 20': Delay in match because of an injury Armstrong Oko-Flex (Republic of Ireland U21).
  • 21': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 21': Attempt saved. Tony Springett (Republic of Ireland U21) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 21': Attempt saved. Sinclair Armstrong (Republic of Ireland U21) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Joe Hodge.
  • 22': Attempt missed. Sinclair Armstrong (Republic of Ireland U21) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Sam Curtis.
  • 25': Armstrong Oko-Flex (Republic of Ireland U21) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 25': Foul by Jegors Novikovs (Latvia U21).
  • 27': Foul by Rudolfs Reingolcs (Latvia U21).
  • 27': Sinclair Armstrong (Republic of Ireland U21) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 27': Attempt missed. Connor O'Riordan (Republic of Ireland U21) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Matthew Healy with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 29': Foul by Artjoms Puzirevskis (Latvia U21).
  • 29': Sam Curtis (Republic of Ireland U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 29': Sinclair Armstrong (Republic of Ireland U21) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box. Assisted by Tony Springett.
  • 30': Foul by Rudolfs Reingolcs (Latvia U21).
  • 30': Sinclair Armstrong (Republic of Ireland U21) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 31': Rudolfs Reingolcs (Latvia U21) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 33': Foul by Ralfs Maslovs (Latvia U21).
  • 33': Tony Springett (Republic of Ireland U21) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 35': Foul by Ralfs Maslovs (Latvia U21).
  • 35': Tony Springett (Republic of Ireland U21) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 39': Corner, Latvia U21. Conceded by Sam Curtis.
  • 40': Attempt saved. Artjoms Puzirevskis (Latvia U21) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Kristians Kauselis.
  • 43': Foul by Roberts Melkis (Latvia U21).
  • 43': Tony Springett (Republic of Ireland U21) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 44': Foul by Jegors Novikovs (Latvia U21).
  • 44': James Furlong (Republic of Ireland U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45'+2': First Half ends, Latvia U21 0, Republic of Ireland U21 1.
  • 45': Second Half begins Latvia U21 0, Republic of Ireland U21 1.
  • 47': Foul by Jegors Novikovs (Latvia U21).
  • 47': James Furlong (Republic of Ireland U21) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 47': Ralfs Maslovs (Latvia U21) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 49': Attempt blocked. Tony Springett (Republic of Ireland U21) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 49': Corner, Republic of Ireland U21. Conceded by Rudolfs Reingolcs.
  • 50': Foul by Sinclair Armstrong (Republic of Ireland U21).
  • 50': Rudolfs Reingolcs (Latvia U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 51': Foul by Andrew Moran (Republic of Ireland U21).
  • 51': Jegors Novikovs (Latvia U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 52': Foul by Kaspars Anmanis (Latvia U21).
  • 52': Tony Springett (Republic of Ireland U21) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 52': Kaspars Anmanis (Latvia U21) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 53': Attempt missed. Bosun Lawal (Republic of Ireland U21) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
  • 54': Foul by Sinclair Armstrong (Republic of Ireland U21).
  • 54': Rudolfs Reingolcs (Latvia U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 55': Foul by Sam Curtis (Republic of Ireland U21).
  • 55': Roberts Melkis (Latvia U21) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 57': Goal! Latvia U21 0, Republic of Ireland U21 2. Armstrong Oko-Flex (Republic of Ireland U21) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Tony Springett.
  • 58': Delay in match because of an injury Andrew Moran (Republic of Ireland U21).
  • 59': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 60': Attempt saved. Andrew Moran (Republic of Ireland U21) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Armstrong Oko-Flex.
  • 61': Foul by Lukass Vapne (Latvia U21).
  • 61': Joe Hodge (Republic of Ireland U21) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 61': Foul by Andrew Moran (Republic of Ireland U21).
  • 61': Kaspars Anmanis (Latvia U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 62': Substitution, Latvia U21. Olgerds Rascevskis replaces Roberts Melkis.
  • 62': Substitution, Latvia U21. Kristofers Rekis replaces Kristians Kauselis.
  • 63': Corner, Latvia U21. Conceded by Joe Hodge.
  • 63': Delay in match because of an injury Andrew Moran (Republic of Ireland U21).
  • 63': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 64': Substitution, Republic of Ireland U21. Zak Gilsenan replaces Andrew Moran because of an injury.
  • 64': Hand ball by Deniss Melniks (Latvia U21).
  • 64': Attempt missed. Artjoms Puzirevskis (Latvia U21) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Kaspars Anmanis.
  • 66': Foul by Sam Curtis (Republic of Ireland U21).
  • 66': Olgerds Rascevskis (Latvia U21) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 67': Attempt missed. Rudolfs Reingolcs (Latvia U21) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Lukass Vapne with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 69': Attempt saved. Zak Gilsenan (Republic of Ireland U21) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Joe Hodge.
  • 69': Corner, Republic of Ireland U21. Conceded by Janis Beks.
  • 70': Attempt missed. Zak Gilsenan (Republic of Ireland U21) right footed shot from outside the box is too high following a corner.
  • 71': Foul by Sinclair Armstrong (Republic of Ireland U21).
  • 71': Jegors Novikovs (Latvia U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 72': Bosun Lawal (Republic of Ireland U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 72': Foul by Olgerds Rascevskis (Latvia U21).
  • 72': Corner, Republic of Ireland U21. Conceded by Niks Sliede.
  • 73': Substitution, Republic of Ireland U21. Aidomo Emakhu replaces Armstrong Oko-Flex.
  • 76': Foul by Kristofers Rekis (Latvia U21).
  • 76': James Furlong (Republic of Ireland U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 76': Aidomo Emakhu (Republic of Ireland U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 76': Foul by Kaspars Anmanis (Latvia U21).
  • 76': Foul by Artjoms Puzirevskis (Latvia U21).
  • 76': Sam Curtis (Republic of Ireland U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 77': Aidomo Emakhu (Republic of Ireland U21) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 77': Foul by Deniss Melniks (Latvia U21).
  • 78': Attempt missed. Matthew Healy (Republic of Ireland U21) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left from a direct free kick.
  • 79': Substitution, Latvia U21. Marcis Peilans replaces Ralfs Maslovs.
  • 79': Substitution, Latvia U21. Arturs Krancmanis replaces Artjoms Puzirevskis.
  • 79': Corner, Republic of Ireland U21. Conceded by Marcis Peilans.
  • 80': Foul by Sinclair Armstrong (Republic of Ireland U21).
  • 80': Janis Beks (Latvia U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 81': Aidomo Emakhu (Republic of Ireland U21) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 81': Foul by Kristofers Rekis (Latvia U21).
  • 81': Kristofers Rekis (Latvia U21) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 82': Foul by Aidomo Emakhu (Republic of Ireland U21).
  • 82': Kaspars Anmanis (Latvia U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 83': Arturs Krancmanis (Latvia U21) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 83': Foul by Connor O'Riordan (Republic of Ireland U21).
  • 83': Substitution, Republic of Ireland U21. Ollie O'Neill replaces Tony Springett.
  • 83': Substitution, Republic of Ireland U21. Conor Carty replaces Sinclair Armstrong.
  • 84': Attempt saved. Aidomo Emakhu (Republic of Ireland U21) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Zak Gilsenan.
  • 84': Corner, Republic of Ireland U21. Conceded by Janis Beks.
  • 87': Attempt saved. Conor Carty (Republic of Ireland U21) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ollie O'Neill.
  • 88': Foul by Ollie O'Neill (Republic of Ireland U21).
  • 88': Olgerds Rascevskis (Latvia U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90': Arturs Krancmanis (Latvia U21) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 90': Foul by Connor O'Riordan (Republic of Ireland U21).
  • 90': Substitution, Latvia U21. Danila Patijcuks replaces Kaspars Anmanis.
  • 90'+1': Attempt blocked. Zak Gilsenan (Republic of Ireland U21) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ollie O'Neill.
  • 90'+2': Goal! Latvia U21 1, Republic of Ireland U21 2. Lukass Vapne (Latvia U21) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Arturs Krancmanis.
  • 90'+2': Foul by Aidomo Emakhu (Republic of Ireland U21).
  • 90'+2': Jegors Novikovs (Latvia U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+4': Corner, Republic of Ireland U21. Conceded by Niks Sliede.
  • 90'+5': Second Half ends, Latvia U21 1, Republic of Ireland U21 2.
  • 90'+5': Conor Carty (Republic of Ireland U21) is shown the yellow card.
  • 0': Match ends, Latvia U21 1, Republic of Ireland U21 2.

Game Information

Competition: UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying

Venue: Zemgales Olimpiskais Centrs
Location: Jelgava, Latvia
Attendance: 274

Line-Ups

LVA Latvia U21 (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
1 Janis Beks (GK)
3 Rudolfs Reingolcs Yellow Card
2 Niks Sliede
15 Ralfs Maslovs Yellow Card
13 Jegors Novikovs
10 Lukass Vapne
21 Kaspars Anmanis Yellow Card
4 Deniss Melniks
9 Artjoms Puzirevskis
18 Roberts Melkis
20 Kristians Kauselis
Latvia U21 Substitutes:
Danila Patijcuks, Davis Valmiers, Kristofers Rekis, Arturs Krancmanis, Sergejs Vilkovs, Andris Deklavs, Marcis Peilans, Bruno Melnis, Olgerts Rascevskis.

IRL Republic of Ireland U21 (4-3-3)

No. Name
1 Joshua Keeley (GK)
4 Bosun Lawal
19 Connor O'Riordan
3 James Furlong
12 Sam Curtis
6 Joseph Hodge
10 Andy Moran
8 Matthew Healy
9 Sinclair Armstrong
15 Armstrong Okoflex
11 Tony Springett
Republic of Ireland U21 Substitutes:
Johnny Kenny, Killian Cahill, Babajide Adeeko, Conor Carty, Oliver O'Neill, James Abankwah, Sean Grehan, Aidomo Emakhu, Zak Gilsenan.

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