Graham Barrett made his 20th appearance for the Republic's Under-21s
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Albania U-21 1-0 Republic of Ireland U-21
The Republic of Ireland wasted a good chance to record their first win
in the European Championship qualifying campaign as they conceded a breakaway goal to slump to their third defeat in four
matches.
Graham Barrett looked lively on his record-equalling 20th appearance, and he
set up Liam Miller for Ireland's best chance after 29 minutes.
But the Celtic
man's finish was disappointing - although he nearly redeemed himself when he
struck a late free-kick against a post.
The goal came in the 71st minutes when substitute Erion Rizvanolli was first
to a long through ball and chipped it over the advancing Graham Stack and into
an empty net.
The defeat leaves Don Givens' boys with just one point from four games in Group 10.
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MMIX
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