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In-Form Keane Can't Prevent Ireland U19s Slipping To Germany Defeat

Thursday, 18 July 2024 15:10

Lia O'Leary gave Ireland a first half lead against Germany - Photo Credit: X/@IrelandFootball

The Athlone keeper was in scintillating form against Spain on Monday.

Katie Keane is grabbing headlines with her performance against Spain on Monday.

The Athlone Town keeper made 15 saves to help Ireland to a 0-0 draw against Spain.

Ireland WU19 'keeper Katie Keane with some super saves for the young Girls in Green in their 0-0 draw with reigning champions Spain in their UEFA Women's U19 Championship opener 🧤🤩

The Athlone Town stopper faced 15 shots on target but wasn't to be beaten 👏🇮🇪#U19WEURO pic.twitter.com/8MUITnkNrF
— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) July 17, 2024

Keane started again this afternoon against Germany where Ireland managed to lead until the 71st minute thanks to Lia O'Leary's first half volley.

Lia O'Leary puts Ireland 1-0 up against Germany with their first effort on target of the tournament.

What a finish!

Watch now: https://t.co/58N1nTXdAZ pic.twitter.com/y4IEGud0RN
— RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) July 18, 2024

However Leonie Schetter and Layla Portella scored late on to claim all three points.

Town's Mary Phillips was a second half substitute in both games.

Elsewhere, Casey Howe was part of the Northern Ireland senior team to beat 2-0 on Tuesday evening.

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