Dalymount Park has been confirmed as the venue for the Under-23 International Challenge Trophy Group B decider between the Republic of Ireland and Belgium, which will take place on October 21st.
Having won their opening two matches of the competition, Ireland Under-23 team need just one point against the Belgians to qualify for the final.
The young Irish side, which brings together the best young talent in the eircom League of Ireland, have impressed in their opening two matches, defeating Slovakia in Dalymount Park and getting the better of Northern Ireland in Mourneview Park.
Those two results have set-up a mouth-watering clash with the Belgians, with the Irish needing just a draw to progress to the final.
Republic of Ireland Under-23 International Challenge Trophy results and fixtures:
Date |
Opposition |
Venue |
Result |
Goalscorers |
Nov. 13th 2007 |
Slovakia |
Dalymount Park |
2-0 |
Gavin Peers, Killian Brennan |
May 13th 2008 |
Northern Ireland |
Mourneview Park |
1-0 |
Stephen Rice |
Oct. 21st 2008 |
Belgium |
Dalymount Park |
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