Ireland crash out of the World Cup after 2-1 loss to Canada
The Republic of Ireland have been eliminated from the 2023 World Cup after losing 2-1 to Canada in Perth.
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Vera Pauw rues own goal turning point as Ireland bow out of World Cup
Vera Pauw rued the game-changing concession of a Canada equaliser on the brink of half-time as a 2-1 defeat ended any hopes of the Republic of Ireland advancing to the FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stages.
Spain and Japan move on to knockout stage at Women's World Cup
Jennifer Hermoso scored twice and assisted in her 100th international appearance to push Spain past Zambia 5-0 on Wednesday, a victory that locked both Spain and Japan into the Women's World Cup knockout round.
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.
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.
Argentina World Cup Player With Cristiano Ronaldo Tattoo 'Not Anti-Messi'
Argentina's Women's World Cup striker Yamila Rodriguez has defended having a tattoo of Cristiano Ronaldo on her leg, saying: "I don't hate Messi." The 25-year-old faced flak on social media from fans back home after they spotted the ink on her left shin of Portugal's Ronaldo -- the great rival of Argentina captain Lionel Messi. "Please, enough, I'm not doing well. At what point did I say I'm anti-Messi?" Rodriguez wrote on social media in response.
Japan And Rampant Spain Roll Into Women's World Cup Last 16
Rampant title contenders Spain and former champions Japan became the first teams to reach the Women's World Cup last 16 on Wednesday as both won with ease. Two-times Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas started for Spain following her serious knee injury and played her part in a 5-0 demolition of Zambia. Japan had been on the brink of reaching the knockout rounds following their 2-0 win over Costa Rica earlier in the day and the Spain result sent both of them sailing through.
Spain and Japan qualify for Women's World Cup last 16
Jennifer Hermoso and Alba Redondo both scored twice as Spain qualified for the last 16 of the Women's World Cup with a 5-0 win over Zambia on Wednesday, a result that also took Japan into the knockout phase.