The Republic of Ireland under 17 side have only a slim chance of qualifying for the semi-finals of the UEFA Under 17 Championships after a 1-0 defeat to Switzerland in Turkey this afternoon.

In a tight encounter, the only goal of the game came just after half-time when Rovers' Academy defender Gavin Gunning sliced a clearance into his own net.

Fellow Rovers' player Aaron Doran played the full ninety minutes, but with Ireland having lost both of their opening games, they are now reliant on a heavy win over Spain in their final group match and victories for France over Spain and Switzerland to have any chance of qualifying.