Northern Ireland U19's crashed out of the European U19 Championship in the cruellest of fashion when they lost 3-2 to host nation Belgium. Coventry City duo Jonny Tuffey and Paul McCrink featured in this must win game.
Mel Donaghy's side had to play the last 22 minutes with 9 men and looked to have earned a very creditable draw after being two goals down against the hosts. Second half goals from Curtis Allen and Daryl Fordyce looked to secure Northern Ireland qualification to the next stage until Belgian skipper Timothy Derijk headed the hosts into the finals of the UEFA Under 19 Tournament.