The Republic of Ireland have been eliminated from the 2023 World Cup after losing 2-1 to Canada in Perth. It all started so well for the Girls in Green after a goal from a corner from Katie McCabe put Ireland ahead after four minutes.
But things turned around as a Megan Connolly own goal restored parity in first-half stoppage time, and Adriana Leon then put Canada in front eight minutes into the second half.
McCabe saw a subsequent strike deflect wide as Ireland sought an equaliser but were unable to hit back against the Olympic champions.
As Canada move to the top of Group B on four points, one clear of Australia having played a game more, Ireland are left knowing they will be heading home after facing Nigeria in their final pool match in Brisbane next Monday.