Fintan Doherty started as Republic of Ireland under-17s defeated Belgium 1-0 in Marbella.
Ireland drew with Belgium 2-2 on Thursday, with goals from Marco Umeh and Mark O’Mahoney, while Conor Walsh in goals saved a penalty.
Colin O’Brien made 9 changes from the draw with captain Sam Curtis and goalscorer Umeh keeping their place.
Doherty, who recently made the bench for Derry City in a friendly against Drogheda United, knew he’d have to perform well after the penalty save from Walsh in the first game, and the Letterkenny youngster provided by keeping a clean sheet in the 1-0 win.
Celtic youngster Rocco Vata, son of Rudi Vata who also played for Celtic, scored the winner.
Ireland used these games to prepare for competitive fixtures next month in the Elite Round of the UEFA Under-17 European Championship qualifiers.
