Mixed emotions for Katie McCabe after historic point
It was a mixture of pride and frustration for Ireland captain Katie McCabe as she spoke to RTÉ Sport following her side's draw with Nigeria at the World Cup.
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Nigeria coach disappointed with draw but grateful to advance in World Cup
BRISBANE : Nigeria were disappointed to come away from their final Women's World Cup group game against Ireland with just a point on Monday but would have gladly accepted it prior to kickoff if they knew it meant reaching the last 16, coach Randy Waldrum said.
Canada's early exit came down to pressure and belief, says coach Priestman
MELBOURNE : Only two years after claiming Olympic gold in Tokyo, Canada bowed out of the Women's World Cup in the group stage for the first time in 12 years and the difference between the two global tournaments was "pressure and belief", said coach Bev Priestman.
Hayley Raso Stars As Australia Reach World Cup Last 16 And Dump Canada Out
Hayley Raso scored twice for Australia in a statement 4-0 win over Canada as the fired-up co-hosts booked their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Monday at the expense of the Olympic champions. Tony Gustavsson's team came into the clash with their backs to the wall, needing victory to ensure they made the knockout round after a stunning 3-2 defeat at the hands of Nigeria left them on a knife-edge. In front of a heaving Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, they thrived on the pressure to the delight of the raucous 27,706 fans, consigning Canada to an early flight home. Real Madrid's Raso put them ahead in the ninth minute, firing low into the corner after captain Steph Catley fed a teasing low cross.
Proud Pauw as Ireland bow out of World Cup on positive note
Vera Pauw hailed her side's performance as Ireland bowed out of the Women’s World Cup with a hard-fought scoreless draw against Nigeria.
As it happened: Ireland draw against Nigeria in final World Cup game
Full-time: Ireland 0-0 Nigeria
Nigeria into World Cup last 16 despite stalemate with Ireland
BRISBANE :Nigeria advanced to the Women's World Cup knockout stages for the third time in their history after a 0-0 draw with Ireland in their final Group B match on Monday, with the African side finishing second in the group behind hosts Australia.
Co-hosts Australia advance in style after casting Canada out of World Cup
Hayley Raso scored a first half brace and Mary Fowler struck after the break as Australia crushed Canada 4-0 on Monday to storm into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup and send the Olympic champions spinning out of the tournament.