Harsh lessons at the top table but Ireland will be back
Vera Pauw bunched her players into a huddle as the rain teemed down in Perth.
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Joy and dejection at Dalymount Park as Ireland take on Canada at World Cup
There was both joy and disappointment for families and young footballers who gathered at a north Dublin stadium to watch Ireland take on Canada in their second Women’s World Cup fixture.
Corner scorer McCabe vows future success for Ireland after brave loss
PERTH : Ireland captain Katie McCabe scored a stunning goal in the opening minutes of her side's 2-1 loss to Canada on Wednesday, curling the ball directly into the net from a corner in a tournament highlight for this year's Women's World Cup.
Aine O'Gorman: We didn't adjust quickly enough to Canada's changes
Defender Áine O'Gorman felt the Republic of Ireland did not adjust quickly enough to Canada's changes as a 2-1 defeat signalled the end of any prospect of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup with one group game remaining.
Canada find their feet in 2-1 win over gutsy Ireland
PERTH : An accurate toe-poke by forward Adriana Leon coupled with a touch of fortune allowed Canada to secure a 2-1 victory against Ireland on Wednesday, their first of this year's Women's World Cup, in wet and windy conditions at Perth Oval.
Women's World Cup: Republic of Ireland player ratings - McCabe, Carusa and Brosnan star in defeat
The Republic of Ireland's saw their Women's World Cup hopes dashed by Canada despite taking a lead in Perth.
Ireland knocked out of World Cup after 2-1 loss to Canada
The Republic of Ireland have suffered an early exit from the Women's World Cup with a 2-1 defeat to Canada.
Ireland crash out of the World Cup after 2-1 loss to Canada
The Republic of Ireland have been eliminated from the 2023 World Cup after losing 2-1 to Canada in Perth.