Coach Pauw proud of Ireland's narrow debut loss to Australia
SYDNEY : Underdogs Ireland may have opened their World Cup debut with a 1-0 loss to co-hosts Australia on Thursday, but coach Vera Pauw was proud of her 22nd-ranked team.
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Australia defeats Ireland to win Women's World Cup opening game
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On this day in history, July 20, 1968, the first Special Olympics Summer Games are held in Chicago
Athlete Aarushi Pratap and Special Olympics Florida CEO Sherry Wheelock share the inspiration behind the new logo design for the 2022 USA games.
Nigerian captain Ebi a mirror to Canada's Sinclair as teams prepare to clash in in Women's World Cup
The Canadian team's motto for this Women's World Cup is "climb the mountain."
Sam Kerr-less Australia Grind Down Ireland To Win Nervy World Cup Opener
An Australian side missing injured superstar Sam Kerr made a winning start to their home Women's World Cup on Thursday with a nervy 1-0 victory over debutants Ireland in front of a pulsating 75,000-strong Sydney crowd. Stand-in skipper Steph Catley calmly slotted home a penalty in the 52nd minute in the only goal of a full-blooded game that sprung to life in the second half. It ensured three points in a tough Group B as the Matildas kick-started their mission to sweep past the quarter-finals for the first time.
Ireland pay the penalty as Matildas edge Sydney battle
The Republic of Ireland's FIFA Women’s World Cup debut ended in a spirited 1-0 defeat to co-hosts Australia at the Accor Stadium in Sydney.
Steph Catley spot on as Australia earn narrow Women's World Cup opening win over Ireland
Republic of Ireland's first ever appearance at the finals ended in defeat as Steph Catley's second-half penalty earned co-hosts Australia a 1-0 win in Sydney.
World Cup final should be played on biggest stage, say New York and New Jersey
The world's biggest game needs to be played on the world's biggest stage, says New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who along with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy are making a pitch to land the 2026 World Cup Final.