Ireland pay the penalty as Matildas edge Sydney battle
The Republic of Ireland's FIFA Women’s World Cup debut ended in a spirited 1-0 defeat to co-hosts Australia at the Accor Stadium in Sydney.
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New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 in Women's World Cup opening game
New Zealand got off to a flying start on day one of the FIFA Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Norway in Auckland's Eden Park.
Courtney Brosnan: Resilience is part of Irish culture
Courtney Brosnan is confident the Republic of Ireland will rise to a historic occasion at the Accor Stadium in Sydney today.
Preview: Ireland poised to play role of spoil sports
The Republic of Ireland landed in Sydney on Wednesday morning for the game of their lives.
Amber Barrett hopes for divine World Cup intervention as Mass in home town is moved
The faith of Irish fans may be tested when they take on Australia in their Women's World Cup opener on Thursday, but the prayers will have already been said in Amber Barrett's home town as the local priest moved Mass to accommodate the kickoff time.
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Ireland's Barrett hoping for divine World Cup intervention as mass is moved
The faith of Irish fans may be tested when they take on Australia in their Women's World Cup opener on Thursday, but the prayers will have already been said in Amber Barrett's home town as the local priest moved mass to accommodate the kickoff time.
Aussie boss Gustavsson targets specific Irish weaknesses
Australia manager Tony Gustavsson says he has identified critical weaknesses in the Republic of Ireland that his team plan to expose in their World Cup opener on Thursday night.