Ireland under-17s beat Canada on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
Kenneth Fox
The Republic of Ireland is through to the last-16 at their first-ever World Cup in Qatar.
Goalkeeper Alex Noonan made the crucial save as Colin O'Brien's side got past Canada in a penalty shootout in Doha.
They will face Switzerland for a place in the quarter-finals.
Meanwhile, Ireland's Under-21s will look to keep their unbeaten start intact in their European Championships qualification campaign.
They take on defending champions England at St Andrew's in Birmingham from 7:45pm on Friday.
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The last 16 of a World Cup #COYBIG | #U17WC
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