Moylan hat-trick as Republic of Ireland beat Grenada
Debutant Jack Moylan scores a hat-trick as Republic of Ireland produce a ruthless second-half display to beat Grenada 5-0 in a friendly at Estadio Enrique Roca de Murcia.
www.bbc.comIreland beat Grenada 5-0 in a May 16, 2026 international friendly in Murcia, with debutant Jack Moylan scoring a hat-trick after coming on at halftime and Tom Cannon adding two goals in the second half. The match was Ireland’s warm-up fixture during a Murcia training camp, as announced by the Football Association of Ireland, and it took place at the Estadio Enrique Roca de Murcia with kick-off around 5pm Irish time. Final score and key highlights were reported by multiple outlets, including BBC Sport and ESPN, confirming the emphatic victory for Ireland.[1][5][7][8][9]
Key context
- Competition: International friendly during a May training camp in Spain.[9]
- Venue: Estadio Enrique Roca de Murcia, Murcia, Spain.[7][9]
- Notable performances: Moylan hat-trick (three goals in 22 minutes after the break) and Cannon’s two goals after halftime.[5][1]
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