Arsenal 18yo wins 4th senior cap in superb 3-0 win
The Arsenal teenager came off the bench late on and still found time to threaten as Northern Ireland moved clear at the top of their group.Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty ImagesCeadach O’Neill won his ...
Ceadach O'Neill, an 18-year-old Arsenal forward, claimed his fourth senior cap while Northern Ireland secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Ukraine in their Nations League match in Trnava. The teenager was brought on as a substitute six minutes before the end of the game, but still managed to threaten and nearly secure a fourth goal.
Northern Ireland had already established a firm lead, with goals from Ciaron Brown, Isaac Price, and Pierce Charles. The win propelled Northern Ireland to the top of their group, with O'Neill's performance from the bench earning him valuable experience. The result not only lifted Northern Ireland's FIFA ranking but also put them ten points clear of Ukraine in the standings.
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