1998 UEFA European Under-16 Championship
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The 1998 UEFA European Under-16 Championship was the 16th edition of UEFA's European Under-16 Football Championship. Scotland hosted the championship, during 26 April – 8 May 1998. Players born on or after 1 January 1981 were eligible to participate in this competition (the age limit was previously in August). 16 teams entered the competition, and Republic of Ireland defeated Italy in the final to win the competition for the first time.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Scotland |
| Dates | 26 April – 8 May |
| Teams | 16 (from 1 confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Republic of Ireland (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Italy |
| Third place |  Spain |
| Fourth place |  Portugal |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 32 |
| Goals scored | 70 (2.19 per match) |
← 1997 1999 → | |
Squads
Main article: 1998 UEFA European Under-16 Championship squads
Qualifying
Main article: 1998 UEFA European Under-16 Championship qualifying
Participants
Group stage
Group A
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Denmark | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 |
| Sweden | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 2 |
| Iceland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 1 |
Group B
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 7 |
| Portugal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 7 |
| Norway | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 3 |
| Liechtenstein | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | −8 | 0 |
Group C
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Spain | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Finland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 3 |
| Scotland | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 2 |
Group D
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 5 |
| Croatia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Ukraine | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 4 |
| Russia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 2 |
Knockout stages
Quarterfinals
3 May 1998
| Israel | 1–4 | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Abuksis 67' | Lourenço 26' Miguel Barros 44', 62' Cândido Costa 78' |
Semifinals
Third Place Playoff
8 May 1998
| Spain | 2–1 | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Granero 33' (pen.) Aganzo 75' |
Manuel José 2' |
Referee: Michal Beneš (Czech Republic)
Final
8 May 1998
| Italy | 1–2 | Republic of Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Pelanti 52' | 35' Foy 57' McMahon |
Referee: Mike McCurry (Scotland)