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We Was Robbed
"Same old beggars, always cheating" as some wise and fine upstanding young men were heard to proclaim on more than one occasion tonight.
Northern Ireland's Under 21s were unlucky not to beat the Republic after going 1-0 up through an Alan Sheenan own goal. Northern Ireland led 1-0 at the half-time break and things were looking good when a good effort from defender Sean Webb made it 2-0, but it wasn't to last.
Later n the second half, the Republic were awarded 2 dodgy penalties within the space of 10 minutes both of which were converted by Kevin Doyle (although the first took a bit of effort - rumour has it he was so embarrassed at having to take a penalty awarded in such a manner that he fluffed his first strike).
Follow up:
There was a good turn out at Mourneview Park in Lurgan for the match. I didn't catch an official attendance announcement but the main stand was more or less full. There was even a lost England supporter :\ who was made to feel welcome with a brief rendition of "Ingurland, Ingurland, Ingurland" from the more vocal Northern Ireland fans.
My own man of the match was left-winger Pat McCourt of Derry City. Don't worry though, he's already played for the senior squad against Spain so I don't think the beggars can poach him!
I'm also pleased to report there wasn't a single instance of sectarianism that I heard either. I only even mention it because the matches venue in Co. Armagh is in such close proximity to the residence of so many anti-Northern Ireland bigots. You know who you are.