WOMEN'S WORLD CUP
Ireland score stunning first ever Women’s World Cup goal
Captain Katie McCabe scored directly from a corner when her inswinger flew over Canada goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan.
Kieran has been covering soccer for five years, featuring on publications such as The Guardian and The Modern Footballer, having previously worked in the tech industry in Ireland. He joined the AS USA team in 2020, where he covers the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, MLS and Liga MX.
Update:
The Republic of Ireland scored their first ever goal at a Women’s World Cup against Canada on Wednesday.
Irish captain Katie McCabe netted directly from a corner when her inswinger from the right flew over Canada goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan to send the Irish crowd wild Down Under.
Arsenal player McCabe broke the deadlock with the Olimpico after just four minutes in Perth.
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It wasn’t to be for Vera Pauw’s Ireland side, who have failed to advance to the knockout stages after Canada came back on the day to win 2-1 in the Group B clash.
Defeat to Australia in opening game
Ireland’s first ever World Cup game ended in a 1-0 defeat to co-hosts Australia.