The Motherwell star inspires young people from Ireland with an important goal in the Swedish victory
Motherwell’s Ross Tierney was a key player for the Republic of Ireland’s u21 year olds when they made a nice result away against Sweden to keep their European Championship hopes alive.
An excellent shot from Steelman and a late Tyreke Wright goal did the damage for Boys in Green, who showed an excellent display.
After defeating the then Group F leaders in Dublin in November last year, Jim Crawford’s team was four points behind their hosts with a big match in hand.
Tierney’s goal set the wheels in motion. After a throw-in, his pass took out two Swedish defenders, before he moved into the box and ended the move with aplomb.
With just two minutes on the clock, substitute Wright completed all three points when the outside was finished on goal.
Ireland is now four points behind new leaders Italy but they have one match left against second-placed Sweden.
The 21-year-old joined Motherwell from League of Ireland team Bohemian in January and has scored once since joining the 1-1 Premier League against St Mirren, who arrives at Fir Park on Saturday.
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