Thomas Robinson's volley put the visitors in front in the first half

Guernsey Under-19s suffered a comprehensive 6-0 defeat to Northern Ireland Schools Under-18s in Monday's Travel Solutions International.

Guernsey were on the back foot from the start at Footes Lane as the visitors hit the post in the opening minute.

The hosts were only one goal down at the break with 15-year-old goalkeeper James Hamon saving an early penalty.

But Guernsey faded in the second half and were punished as Northern Ireland netted five further goals.

The early pressure from the visitors led to Hamon taking down Conor Rosato in the area in the fourth minute.

The youngster not only saved Northern Ireland striker Martin Murray's penalty but also stopped the follow up shot as well.

McAleer slots home the visitors' third before bagging the sixth in injury time

Three further fantastic saves from Hamon kept the islanders level until the 35th minute when a volley from Thomas Robinson found the top corner of the net.

Guernsey made a number of changes in the second half but Northern Ireland doubled their lead through Martin Murray's second penalty, after Conor Rosato was again brought down in the area.

Caolan McAleer made it 3-0 when he broke free at the edge of the box and fired the ball into the top corner.

And the visitors punished Guernsey late on with Murray firing home a free-kick before James Moore met Neil Lang's cross to make it five in the final minute.

McAleer then fired home his second of the game to make it 6-0 at full-time.

After the final whistle Northern Ireland coach Bob Ramsey said the scoreline was not a true representation of the game.

"We've been coming for a number of years to Jersey and they have always said it's very competitive between the two, so we had a rough idea of the standard," he said.

"I think the game maybe just went on too long for their players and our extra fitness and pace led to a number of goals that spoiled the scoreline."

Guernsey Coach Martin De Garis said it was a great experience for the Sarnian team.

"I think our lads learnt a harsh lesson tonight with the movement and the passing of some of the Irish lads. I said to the lads that's the level we need to be at if we want to compete in these games," he said.

"They agreed, we've just got to take it on from there, we just need more of these games."

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