Noel King’s Republic of Ireland U-21 side drew 0-0 with Denmark in a friendly international in Fredericia on Friday.
In a game played in searing heat the Irish had to operate with 10 men for 40 minutes following the dismissal of defender Sean McGinty for a foul on Youssef Toutouh early in the second half.
They created a couple of chances on the break with Blackburn defender Anthony O'Connor unlucky to steer his header just off target from a Sean Murray free in the 60th minute.
Aston Villa’s Samir Carruthers came close to snatching a decisive goal in the 78th minute but he just failed to connect with a dangerous low cross by Michael Harriman.
Ireland’s substitute goalkeeper Sean McDermott made two impressive saves from Bassel Jradi to deny the Danes in the 83rd minute.
The Irish begin their UEFA U21 Championships qualifying campaign against the Faroe Islands on 14 August.
Ireland: Aaron McCarey (Sean McDermott 46), Joe Shaughnessy (Michael Harriman 46), Shane Duffy, Anthony O’Connor, Sean McGinty, Matt Doherty, John O’Sullivan, Samir Carruthers (Daryl Horgan 85), Sean Murray (Frankie Sutherland 77), Anthony Forde (Barry McNamee 46), Aiden O’Brien (Selcuk Tidim 74).
