#U17EURO: all you need to know
Sunday, May 19, 2019
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The Netherlands clinched their fourth title as the 2019 U17 EURO finals reached a climax in the Republic of Ireland.
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The Netherlands emerged triumphant with their fourth title as the Republic of Ireland hosted the 2019 Under-17 EURO finals from 3 to 19 May. The tournament also acted as Europe's qualifier for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil.
- Ireland previously hosted the 1994 U16 EURO and 2015 UEFA Regions' Cup while Dublin was the venue for the 2011 UEFA Europa League final and will stage four UEFA EURO 2020 matches.
- 15 teams qualified to join Ireland in the finals after March's elite round.
- Read the finals programme
- Group standings
Venues
Dublin (Tallaght Stadium, Tolka Park, UCD Bowl, Whitehall Stadium)
Longford (Strokestown Road)
Waterford (Regional Sports Centre)
Wicklow (Carlisle Grounds)
Matches
Group stage
Friday 3 May:
Group A
Czech Republic 1-1 Belgium: Tolka Park (Dublin)
Republic of Ireland 1-1 Greece: Tallaght Stadium (Dublin) – highlights
Group B
Netherlands 2-0 Sweden: Regional Sports Centre (Waterford) – highlights
England 1-1 France: City Calling Stadium (Longford) – highlights
Saturday 4 May:
Group C
Iceland 3-2 Russia: Home Farm FC (Dublin)
Hungary 1-0 Portugal: UCD Bowl (Dublin) – highlights
Group D
Spain 3-0 Austria: Carlisle Grounds (Wicklow) – highlights
Germany 1-3 Italy: Tallaght Stadium (Dublin) – highlights
Monday 6 May:
Group A
Belgium 3-0 Greece: City Calling Stadium (Longford)
Republic of Ireland 1-1 Czech Republic: Regional Sports Centre (Waterford) – highlights
Group B
Netherlands 5-2 England: Tolka Park (Dublin)
France 4-2 Sweden: Tallaght Stadium (Dublin) – highlights
Tuesday 7 May:
Group C
Iceland 1-2 Hungary: Home Farm FC (Dublin)
Portugal 2-1 Russia: UCD Bowl (Dublin) – highlights
Group D
Italy 2-1 Austria: City Calling Stadium (Longford)
Spain 1-0 Germany: Regional Sports Centre (Waterford) – highlights
Thursday 9 May:
Group A
Belgium 1-1 Republic of Ireland: Tallaght Stadium (Dublin) – highlights
Greece 0-2 Czech Republic: Carlisle Grounds (Wicklow) – highlights
Group B
France 2-0 Netherlands: UCD Bowl (Dublin)
Sweden 1-3 England: Home Farm FC (Dublin)
Friday 10 May:
Group C
Portugal 4-2 Iceland: City Calling Stadium (Longford)
Russia 2-3 Hungary: Regional Sports Centre (Waterford) – highlights
Group D
Italy 4-1 Spain: UCD Bowl (Dublin) – highlights
Austria 1-3 Germany: Carlisle Grounds (Wicklow) – highlights
- Knockout phase
QUARTER-FINALS
Sunday 12 May:
France 6-1 Czech Republic: Tallaght Stadium (Dublin) – highlights
Belgium 0-3 Netherlands: Carlisle Grounds (Wicklow) – highlights
Monday 13 May:
Italy 1-0 Portugal: Tolka Park (Dublin)
Hungary 1-1 Spain (Spain win 5-4 on pens): UCD Bowl (Dublin) – highlights
FIFA U-17 WORLD CUP PLAY-OFF
Thursday 16 May:
Hungary 1-1 Belgium (Hungary win 5-4 on pens): Tolka Park (Dublin)
SEMI-FINALS
Thursday 16 May:
Netherlands 1-0 Spain: UCD Bowl (Dublin) – highlights
France 1-2 Italy: Tallaght Stadium (Dublin) – highlights
FINAL
Sunday 19 May:
Netherlands 4-2 Italy: Tallaght Stadium (Dublin) – highlights
- Knockout system
Quarter-final 1: Belgium v Netherlands
Quarter-final 2: France v Czech Republic
Quarter-final 3: Hungary v Spain
Quarter-final 4: Italy v Portugal
Semi-final 1: Netherlands v Spain
Semi-final 2: France v Italy
FIFA U-17 World Cup play-off: The two losing quarter-finalists with the best records (Hungary and Belgium) took part in this game. The criteria were a) group position, b) group points, c) group goal difference, d) group goals scored, e) quarter-final result, f) overall disciplinary ranking, g) coefficient (as per qualifying round draw), h) drawing of losts
Final: Netherlands v Italy
Tickets
On sale from www.fai.ie
Prices: Adults from €5, Children under 16 free
Scouting requests
The deadline was 30 April.
Ambassador: John O'Shea
The tournament ambassador is former Republic of Ireland defender John O'Shea, who won 118 caps between 2001 and 2018, playing at UEFA EURO 2012 and 2016, having helped his nation win the 1998 U16 EURO. He played most of his club career for Manchester United, winning five Premier League titles, the FA Cup, two League Cups and the 2008 UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup. He has spent this season with Reading.