Soccer

Teenager Michael Noonan enjoys stunning debut as Shamrock Rovers win away in Molde

16-year-old becomes the second youngest player to score a goal in European club competition

Shamrock Rovers' Michael Noonan celebrates after scoring a goal during the Uefa Conference League knock-out playoff round, first leg against Molde at Aker Stadion. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Shamrock Rovers' Michael Noonan celebrates after scoring a goal during the Uefa Conference League knock-out playoff round, first leg against Molde at Aker Stadion. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Gavin Cummiskey
Thu Feb 13 2025 - 20:25 • 4 MIN READ

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Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey is The Irish Times' Soccer Correspondent