"Match organisers in Bulgaria were left red-faced after playing God Save the King for Ireland's U-19s earlier today, before they took on Sweden in a Women's European qualifier."
"As Ireland's three-match window got underway against the Swedes, Dave Connell's side were perplexed when the national anthem of the United Kingdom was played before kick-off, rather than their own anthem of Amhrán na bhFiann."
Match organisers in Bulgaria played the United Kingdom's national anthem before an Ireland U-19 women's fixture against Sweden. The fixture was a Women's European qualifier and marked the start of Ireland's three-match window. Dave Connell's squad appeared perplexed when 'God Save the King' was played prior to kick-off instead of Amhrán na bhFiann. The mistake caused embarrassment for the organisers and confusion among players and officials. The match proceeded despite the anthem error. The incident highlighted a significant pre-match protocol lapse at an international youth women's fixture in Bulgaria.
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