Soccer: Ireland U21s lose to Portuguese

02/06/2001 - 08:41:47
Ireland's U21 side lost to Portugal at Tolka Park last night. Manager Don
Given saw his side go 1-0 down after 38 minutes with a strike from Sambrosa.

Clinton Morrison's debut end in disappointment as was taken off after just
15 minutes.

The Crystal Palace striker began well but was marked out of the game shortly after kick-off.