2000 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification Group 8
The teams competing in Group 8 of the 2000 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying competition were Croatia, Republic of Ireland, Yugoslavia, Macedonia and Malta. Standings. Match originally ended as a 0–0 draw, but UEFA later awarded the match as a 3–0 forfeit win to Republic of Ireland due to Macedonia including ineligible players in their squad. Matches. "Originally ended 0–0. Later awarded as 3–0 win for Republic of Ireland due to Macedonia fielding a suspended player."