Gutsy Ireland beaten by world No 1 USA in Austin
USA 2-0 Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland fell to a 2-0 friendly defeat to the world No-1 ranked USA after a gutsy display in Austin, Texas.
Emily Fox broke the deadlock in the 37th minute with a low drive from 25 yards out, and Lindsey Horan made sure of the victory 11 minutes from time when she fired home a penalty.
But overall Vera Pauw will be content with how her side acquitted themselves against high-quality opponents, with debutante Sinead Farrelly offering glimpses of her undoubted class.
GOAL USA