Vera Pauw 'a bit concerned' about Louise Quinn fitness Canada game
Vera Pauw is “a bit concerned” about Louise Quinn’s fitness as the Republic of Ireland look to put a losing start in the Women’s World Cup behind them against Canada.
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Fearless Abbie Larkin can carry the fight to Canada
The opening game for Ireland was one of so much emotion. A day not to ever be forgotten for the team, the thousands of Irish fans present and the whole of a country back home watching on.
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.
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.