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.
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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.
Heather Payne hoping to take inspiration from schoolmate Beibhinn Parsons' lead in wing battle
Republic of Ireland full-back Heather Payne is taking inspiration from Ireland rugby flyer, and old schoolmate, Beibhinn Parsons as she prepares to face Australia's lightning quick wide players in Sydney on Thursday.
Fowler fires Australia to 1-0 win over France in World Cup warmup
MELBOURNE : A Mary Fowler goal gave Australia a 1-0 win over France in front of a record crowd in Melbourne on Friday as the home side enjoyed a timely shot of confidence six days out from co-hosting the Women's World Cup.
Australia lucky to have skipper Kerr, says Raso ahead of World Cup
Australia forward Hayley Raso said it is "so much nicer" to have Sam Kerr as a team mate rather than facing her at club level, and that the Matildas are lucky to have a player of her talent on the team as they prepare for the Women's World Cup.
