Pauw hoping to strike right balance against Canada
Vera Pauw says her defensive tactics are a necessity as the Republic of Ireland look to pull off a huge World Cup victory over Canada on Wednesday.
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Colombia up and running with victory over South Korea
Catalina Usme and Linda Caicedo scored first-half goals and Colombia earned a 2-0 win over Colin Bell's South Korea in their Women's World Cup opener in Sydney on Tuesday.
Goal-shy Canada under mounting pressure to perform
Much like the Republic of Ireland, Canada travelled to Perth for Wednesday's crucial Women’s World Cup match knowing there is little margin for error.
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: Postcard from Perth and Ireland-Canada build-up
Republic of Ireland international Rianna Jarrett and RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo from Perth as the Girls in Green's crucial clash with Canada closes in.
Ireland confident Quinn will be fit for Canada World Cup clash
Ireland coach Vera Pauw said that she expects Louise Quinn to be fit for her side's World Cup Group B clash with Canada on Wednesday as the defensive lynchpin continues to recover from a knock picked up in their 1-0 defeat by Australia.
Vera Pauw confident on Louise Quinn as Canada preparations ramp up
Vera Pauw says that Louise Quinn arriving in Perth in a boot was precautionary and that she expects the talismanic defender to be fit to face Canada on Wednesday.
Girls in Green welcomed by hundreds in Perth ahead of Canada game
Around 300 Irish fans gathered at Perth Airport to welcome the Republic of Ireland as they arrived in Western Australia for their crucial tie against Canada on Wednesday, as manager Vera Pauw said the support from the Irish team lifts them to other heights.