Women's World Cup: Australia hold on for Republic of Ireland win - reaction

1. World Cup co-hosts Australia beat Republic of Ireland through Catley penalty
2. Republic made first-ever appearance at Women's World Cup
3. Australia without star striker Kerr after calf injury sustained in training
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Megan Connolly steps up and her free kick appears to take a slight deflection to land on the roof of the net. Corner as six minutes of time added on is announced.

Lucy Quinn is crunched right on the edge of the area and the Republic of Ireland have a free kick in a really dangerous position...

SUBSTITUTION

Isibeal Atkinson is on for the final few moments for the Republic of Ireland as she replaces Kyra Carusa. She's got a note with her too as the Irish make a tactical switch.

'Another McCabe-Raso tussle'

Karen Bardsley

Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

Again Katie McCabe standing tall, Hayley Raso on the ground this time.

It's just been one of those days for these two, they've been going at each other all game.

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'Irish lacking quality in final moments'

Karen Bardsley

Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

So frustrating.

Some intricate play and passing patterns, but again there's that lack of quality with the final ball.

Fans seeking the warmth

Emma Sanders

BBC Sport in Sydney, Australia

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Eyes glued to the big screen at the fan park. Nervy moments. A few people (myself included) have come to the top of the FIFA store, which is inside, to get some warmth! Australia are holding on…

SUBSTITUTION

Australia make another change as Clare Polkinghorne comes on for Mary Fowler. A bigger set piece threat with Polkinghorne on the pitch now.

No shortage of warm-up space

Anna Thompson

BBC Sport at Stadium Australia

Stadium Australia is vast - as the 75,784 in here can vouch for - and was obviously used for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, where Cathy Freeman triumphed.

There are vast areas of green behind both goals, which enables both teams to have plenty of space for the substitutes to warm-up.

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Plenty of space to warm up at Stadium Australia

Karen Bardsley

Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

That's more like it, this is what we want to see. Transition football from end to end.

There's blocks, last-ditch tackles, attempts on goal.

Danger for the Republic of Ireland as Caitlin Foord and then Emily van Egmond both have shots blocked after a break down the flank.

Australia are pushing numbers up.

Emma Smith

BBC Sport reporter at Stadium Australia, Sydney

10 minutes to go, and the PA starts blaring music to keep the fans hyped as Arnold gets treatment.

You can still hear the Irish fans loud and clear though. They have been emboldened by a good response from their side after going behind.

This could be a very tense final 10 minutes - plus added time.

Just under 10 minutes of normal time remaining. There's bound to be a lot of stoppage time once again after nine minutes were added on in New Zealand's game against Norway earlier.

Vicki Sparks

BBC commentator, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live

It's getting a little bit nervy now inside Stadium Australia...

Another corner for the Republic of Ireland, they can't stop winning them now. and again it is a dangerous delivery by Katie McCabe, but Mackenzie Arnold makes the catch again to hold on the line.

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There's panic in the Australia box as the co-hosts struggle to deal with a throw-in. The Republic of Ireland players appeal for a penalty for handball before Heather Payne sees her shot blocked.

The Republic keep coming forward but time is starting to run out.

'Penny has dropped and they're pushing forward'

Karen Bardsley

Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

The penny has just dropped for the Irish, they know they are very much still in this.

The substitutions have given them a lift and they are enjoying their best attacking spell of the game.

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Emma Smith

BBC Sport reporter at Stadium Australia, Sydney

Republic of Ireland have fired a fair few crosses in at Mackenzie Arnold tonight, who has always looked to punch rather than catch tonight.

It's a worthy tactic, and one which will ensure some nerves start to return for the Australian fans in the latter stages.

The decibels have dropped a notch in the last 10 minutes.

Andy Gray

BBC Sport NI at Stadium Australia

This is much, much better from the Republic.

The 'ole, ole, ole' chants grow as they push for what would be a famous equaliser.

SUBSTITUTION

Australia make a change as they look to regain control with Cortnee Vine replaced by Emily van Egmond.

But this one ends with Denise O'Sullivan lashing a shot from the edge of the box over.

Still, the Republic have been the better side in the last few minutes as they chase an equaliser.