Ireland’s Under-21 side travel to Tampere for the first leg of their Euro 2027 play-off against Finland, with manager Jim Crawford’s team looking to make history in the tie.
Crawford’s squad are hoping to find success in the Finnish city, where the opening leg will be played. The first match sets the tone for the two-legged contest, and Ireland will be eager to start strongly away from home.
The play-off gives the young Irish side a clear target as they chase a place at the European Championship. With the return leg still to come, a positive result in Tampere would give them a valuable advantage heading into the second game.
Source: www.independent.ie
