ESSEIN, Germany (April 13, 2026) (Interstat) — France and the Republic of Ireland played to a 2-2 draw in a UEFA Under-19 Championship qualification match Monday at Uhlenkrugstadion.

Ireland’s Lina Gay opened the scoring in the 34th minute. France responded with two second-half goals, from Finley Newell in the 54th and Léa Morissaint in the 75th, to take a brief lead. Ireland’s Della Grey equalized just three minutes after Morissaint’s goal, securing the draw for the visitors.

The physical match saw three yellow cards issued to Ireland players in the final 15 minutes. Both teams remain unbeaten in the qualification group, each with a draw. France holds a better overall season record.