Match Reports

Republic of Ireland 1 - 0 Wales (28 August 2008)

In a friendly international played at Home Park FC, Dublin, the Wales Under 16 National Development team lost 1-0 with substitute David Murphy scoring the only goal of the game after 59 minutes.

Wales team:
Jonathan Bond (Watford)
Aaron Phillips (Coventry City)
Max Penk (Wrexham)
Joshua Roberts (Tranmere Rovers)
Aaron Hollaway (Bristol City )
Kurtis March (Cardiff City)
Emyr Huws (Man.City)
Brandon Davies (Cardiff City)
Richard Caine (Doncaster Rovers)
George Colson (Portsmouth)
Iain Edmunds (Shrewsbury Town)

Subs:
40m – Ryan Connolly (Tranmere Rovers) for Aaron Phillips
40m – Luke Mathias(Charlton Ath.) for George Colson
40m – Jonathon Williams(Crystal Palace) for Iain Edmunds
55m – Jonathan Evans(Aberystwyth Town) for Richard Caine
60m – Daniel Ward (Wrexham) for Jonathan Ward
65m – Connor Wickam (Cwmaman) for Brandon Davies
76m – Adam Davies (Cardiff City) for Kurtis March
77m – Robert Salathial (Wrexham) for Luke Mathais

Welsh Football Trust Technical Director Osian Roberts said

"I felt the boys did very well from a defensive point of view against a very talented Irish side and this gives us a foundation to work from for the upcoming Victory Shield matches."

"The biggest positive from the night was the debut of Aaron Holloway from Bristol City at centre half. I thought he showed good strength, pace and bravery on what was a very proud evening for him."

"The next two matches against France should prove to be very challenging for the boys, but it’s these kind of experiences which will help make them become international players of the future."