Rocco Vata

Rocco Vata's Hat-Trick Heroics Lead Ireland U21s to Victory

Celtic's rising star, Rocco Vata, shines with a hat-trick as Ireland U21s crush San Marino 7-0. Read more about their dominating performance!

Rocco Vata, the talented youngster from Celtic, showcased his skills as he scored a remarkable hat-trick to lead the Republic of Ireland Under-21s to a resounding 7-0 victory over San Marino. Sinclair Armstrong set the tone early by opening the scoring for Jim Crawford's side, paving the way for Vata's second-half heroics.

In a match where their opponents hadn't scored in 31 games, Vata's hat-trick was a standout performance, further bolstered by goals from Andrew Moran and Armstrong Okoflex. The Irish team's dominance was evident as they ran riot in San Marino, securing a crucial win in the Euro qualifiers.

Jim Crawford, the manager, couldn't contain his praise for Vata, hailing the Celtic prodigy for his exceptional display. Alongside Vata's hat-trick, Sinclair Armstrong and other teammates contributed with well-taken finishes, showcasing the team's formidable attacking prowess.

With Vata's stellar performance and the team's impressive victory, Ireland's Under-21s sent a strong message in their European Championship qualifying campaign. Their seven-goal demolition of San Marino solidified their position in the qualifiers, keeping them on the path to success.