Ward strikes to give under-21's win

Tuesday 28th February 2006, 10:45 pm

Stephen Ward, starred again for Ireland.

Stephen Ward, starred again for Ireland.

Photo by Tom Carey.

28th February 2006

Under 21 Friendly International

Ireland 1

Stephen Ward 77

Sweden 0

United Park

Bohemians' Stephen Ward again hit the headlines tonight, scoring the only goal of the game at United Park, Drogheda as Ireland's under-21 side won 1-0 against Sweden.

Some early saves from goalkeeper Darren Quigley kept Ireland in the game. After weathering the early storm, Ward struck the only goal of the game in the 77th minute, turning the ball home after his initial shot had been saved.

Ireland : Quigley (Doyle 46), Foley, Painter (Hand 90), Whelan (Dicker 68), McShane, Bruce, Flood, Potter, Ward (Leech 79 (O'Donovan 90)), Timlin, Yeates.

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