Draw with Paraguay sees Ireland U-17s progress to World Cup knockout stages as group winners

U-17 World Cup: Ireland 0 Paraguay 0

Ireland’s Jaden Umeh in action against Aldo Sanabria and Mauro Coronel of Paraguay. Photo: Nikola Krstic/Sportsfile

Ireland have topped Group J at the U-17 World Cup thanks to a hard-fought draw with Paraguay.

Colin O’Brien’s side had to dig deep against stubborn South American opposition at Aspire Zone, Doha’s 250-hectare sports facility hosting the expanded tournament.