February 13th 2025.
Michael Noonan, a promising young talent from Shamrock Rovers, made history at just 16 years old by scoring the winning goal in the team's match against Molde in Norway. This remarkable achievement has earned him the title of the youngest goal scorer in European club competition history. His goal in the second half not only secured a 1-0 victory for his team, but also set a new record in modern UEFA club competitions dating back to 1992.
Previously, the record was held by Romelu Lukaku, who achieved this feat in 2009. However, Noonan has surpassed his record and made a name for himself in the world of football. The young player, who hails from Kildare, was making his debut for the Hoops and what a debut it was! His goal has put his team in a favorable position for the second leg of the Europa Conference League play-off in Dublin next week, with the chance to advance to the last 16 of the competition.
Noonan's impressive performance was not limited to scoring the winning goal. He was also involved in a pivotal moment in the match that led to Molde being reduced to 10 men after Valdemar Lund was sent off. The young player's big moment came around the 60-minute mark, when he received a pass from Dylan Watts and expertly slid the ball into the net from close range. This goal has not only secured victory for his team, but also put them on the brink of advancing to the last 16 of the competition.
It is worth mentioning that Mats Dahli, who has previously played for Manchester United and Cardiff City, was caught off guard by Watts, leading to Noonan's goal. This is just one of the many highlights in Rovers' incredible European campaign, which has seen them become the first League of Ireland team to reach the knockout stages of a major competition. Exciting times lie ahead for Noonan and his team, and we can't wait to see what they have in store for us in the next leg. Stay tuned for more updates on this historic journey.
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