Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland: Women’s World Cup 2023 – as it happened
by Barry Glendenning from US news | The Guardian on (#6D9NJ)
Katie McCabe's early wonder-strike wasn't enough to prevent Ireland's exit from the tournament as the Olympic champions came from behind to beat them
Ireland's right wing-back Heather Payne was an injury doubt before the game and is currently standing by the dug-out dabbing her eyes with a hankerchief after being forced to pull out during the warm-up. SHe'll be replaced by Aine O'Gorman.
What's in store? Cards on the table - as an Irishman I make no bones about the fact I want the Girls in Green to win this game, but as somebody with Canadian out-laws (who are hockey mad and have zero interest in football even if my nephew did send me a Halifax Wanderers hoodie earlier this year) ... well, I still want Ireland to batter the Canadians.
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