Ireland's World Cup dreams shattered by Canada in Perth
The Republic of Ireland's hopes of making the knockout stages of the World Cup are over after a 2-1 defeat to Canada in a rain-soaked Perth on Wednesday.
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Adriana Leon plays the hero as Canada completes comeback to defeat Ireland at Women's World Cup
Canada survived an early Katie McCabe wonder goal Wednesday, climbing out of a deep hole to defeat Ireland 2-1 and boost its hopes of advancing at the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Team news: Louise & Lucy Quinn start, Sinclair dropped
Louise Quinn has been passed fit for the Republic of Ireland's showdown against Canada at Perth Rectangular Stadium, with Lucy Quinn coming in for Marissa Sheva in Vera Pauw's solitary change.
Canadians welcome physical challenge from Katie McCabe and Ireland in Game 2 of Women's World Cup
It was raining in Perth on Tuesday and the forecast says it will be pouring rain again Wednesday morning ahead of Canada's second match of the Women's World Cup against Ireland (8 a.m. ET.) Will the weather play a factor or are other factors, such as Ireland's physicality, more likely to affect the match?
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.
Rianna Jarrett: Higher line could make 'huge difference' for Ireland in possession
Vera Pauw is unlikely to make significant changes to her Republic of Ireland side for Wednesday's FIFA Women's World Cup clash against Canada but 16-time Girls in Green cap Rianna Jarrett is hopeful that the team will play a slightly higher line.
RTÉ Women's World Cup Podcast: Katie McCabe tenacity irks Oz outlets and Abbie Larkin's potential starting role against Canada
Former Shelbourne and Raheny United player Rebecca Creagh and RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne in Brisbane join Raf Diallo to discuss how some Australian media outlets have not taken kindly to Ireland captain Katie McCabe's tenacious style. We also hear from Denise O'Sullivan and discuss Abbie Larkin's potential to start against Canada as well as the latest results from the World Cup.
Ireland live on the ropes - they now need a killer blow
When news broke of Sam Kerr's injury an hour before kick-off, it was like someone had stopped the music and turned on the lights at a party.