U-21 Euro 2027 qualifier: Ireland 1, Moldova 1Jamie Mullins (centre), celebrates after scoring for Ireland during the European U-21 Championship qualifier against Moldova at Tallaght Stadium. Photo: Sam Barnes/SportsfileIreland’s hopes of staying involved in the Euro 2027 playoff race suffered another deflating setback as Jim Crawford’s men were held at home by Moldova. Even in defeat, there was plenty to admire about the Irish performance in a 2-0 loss away to group favourites England late last year, but their shock 4-0 drubbing in Andorra four days later was a devastating setback for that play-off push.

Source: Irish Independent March 26, 2026 22:49 UTC