Brian Kerr's Republic of Ireland U-19s have lost 3-0 to Germany in the second game of their European Championship campaign in Norway. They went behind to an excellent Riether goal just before the half-hour mark. He latched on to a long back-post ball to volley past Brian Murphy in the Irish goal.
Ireland threatened shortly after when Stephen Paisley sent a looping header just past the upright but that was the only time they came close during a first half where the exertions in their victory over Belgium two days ago looked to be taking it's toll.
Germany, looking more composed, made it 2-0 on 55 mins when Piotir Trochowski's shot from the edge of the area took a wicked deflection to give Murphy no chance. And Mike Hanke wrapped it up on 78 mins with an excellent turn and shot into the roof of the Irish net.
Their next game is on Friday against England who drew 1-1 with Belgium this afternoon.
Filed by Johnny Proby
