After tying Nigeria, Canada prepares to face well-drilled Ireland at Women's World Cup
After a frustrating scoreless draw with Nigeria, Canada now turns its attention to a well-drilled Irish side at the Women's World Cup.
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Matildas ready to build on confidence-boosting win over Ireland
SYDNEY : Australia defender Ellie Carpenter said winning their Women's World Cup opener against Ireland on Thursday had calmed their nerves and can provide the springboard for a good run at the tournament on home soil.
Pauw proud of Ireland after narrow loss in World Cup debut
Ireland may have opened their World Cup debut with a 1-0 loss to co-hosts Australia, but coach Vera Pauw was proud of her 22nd-ranked team.
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.
As it happened: Australia beat Ireland 1-0 in World Cup opener
In Ireland's first ever World Cup game they came up just short as a penalty from Australian captain Steph Catley was enough for the hosts to take the win.
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.
Australia captain Kerr ruled out of two World Cup games with injury
Stand-in captain Steph Catley said Sam Kerr still played a vital role in Australia's 1-0 win over Ireland, despite the totemic striker being ruled out of the Women's World Cup opener by injury.
Australia overcomes late scratch of Kerr to beat Ireland at Women's World Cup
How much of a role Sam Kerr can physically play for Australia at the Women's World Cup remains completely uncertain.