Scotland snatched an 89th winner to break the hearts of the Junior International players in their second game in the Umbro Quadrangular Tournament.
Gerry Davis made a number of changes to the side that started against the Isle of Man. Adrian Walsh replaced Gary Neville in goal, Chris Smith, Stephen Mc Gann, Niall Andrewsand David Joyce replaced Jordan Buckley Kieran Mc Daid, Jack Doherty and Anto Kavanagh.
The game offered very few chances for either team with Scotland having the majority of possession in the first half but failed to create any creditable openings, the best chance of the half fell to Newmarket Celtic's Eoin Hayes in the 44th minute when his shot was pushed on to the post by the Scottish goalkeeper.
The second half continued mush the same as the first half with Ireland content to allow Scotland dictate play and defend in numbers, the Irish defense was outstanding with Kelly and Andrews outstanding in the center of the back four.
Ireland looked to have achieved their goal of taking a point off hosts Scotland when in the 89th minute Scotland scored the only goal of the game when a cross to the back post found two Scottish players in space and the striker saw his shot deflected pass Adrian Walsh.
With Northern Ireland beating the Isle of Man 4-1 the Republic of Ireland need a win against the North and hopping that the Isle of Man do them a huge turn and beat Scotland which would see them retain the trophy.
Team: Adrian Walsh, Paul Murphy, Chris Higgins, Niall Andrews, Stephen Kelly, Jimmy Carr, David Joyce, Stephen Mc Gann, Chris Smith, Eoin Hayes, Shane Clarke.
Subs Used: Eoin Fowler, Jordan Buckley.