Canada boss expects 'horrible' challenge & huge Irish support
Canada boss Bev Priestman is braced for a partisan crowd and a "horrible" Republic of Ireland team ahead of their World Cup showdown in Perth on Wednesday.
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Vera Pauw proud of display but rues costly mistake
Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw said that one mistake had decided the game in her side's 1-0 loss to Australia in their World Cup opener in Sydney.
Steph Catley nets winner for Australia against Ireland
Steph Catley ensured co-hosts Australia opened their World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland despite the absence of star striker Sam Kerr.
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.
Catley penalty gives Kerr-less Australia winning start
SYDNEY :Co-hosts Australia laboured initially in the absence of injured captain Sam Kerr but a second-half penalty from Steph Catley got them off to a solid start at the Women's World Cup with a 1-0 win over Ireland in Group B on Thursday.
Ireland battle with Australia will be won on the wings
The Women's World Cup is finally here. In just over 24 hours, the Republic of Ireland will take their rightful place in history.