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Jamie O’Donnell and Michael McColgan were both on target during Thursday night's friendly.
The Republic of Ireland Under-16s secured a dominant 4-0 win against Greece on Thursday night, with Derry City Academy stars Jamie O’Donnell and Michael McColgan both getting on the scoresheet.
The pair were part of a 30-player panel for two friendly home games against Greece in the Carlisle Grounds in Bray as part of a week-long training camp.
Jamie O'Donnell with his proud parents, Liz and Oliver, after the U16 international friendly match between Repubic of Ireland and Greece at the Carlisle Grounds in Bray on Thursday night. (Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile)
Buncrana native O'Donnell and McColgan, from Muff, are both noted free scoring attackers for Derry City.
O'Donnell also scored the opening goal in the first friendly on Tuesday night, which saw Ireland triumph 2-1.
Congratulating the pair, Derry City posted on social media: “Great night for the International Candystripes! Both Jamie O'Donnell and Michael McColgan on the scoresheet in a 4-0 win against Greece U16s.”
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