Summary

  • FT: Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland - McCabe scored direct from corner in fourth minute for Irish

  • Connolly own goal saw Canada equalise on stroke of half-time before Leon added second after interval

  • Defeat for Republic of Ireland ends their chances of reaching knockout stages

  • Canada top Group B with four points from two game

  1. Postpublished at 15:32 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    FT: Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland

    That's the end of this live text. Thanks for joining us today. Watch that Katie McCabe goal below.

    (And then pretend the game ended there if you're an Irish fan)

  2. Postpublished at 15:27 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    FT: Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland

    The next game in this group is tomorrow at 11:00 BST with co-hosts Australia playing Nigeria.

    That result doesn't really matter to the Irish now, only for their hopes of not finishing bottom.

    The Republic of Ireland play third-placed Nigeria on Monday at 11:00 BST in their final game before flying home.

  3. Postpublished at 15:25 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    FT: Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland

    Katie McCabe has now been involved in 12 goals across her last nine games in Women's World Cup qualifiers and finals for Republic of Ireland (eight goals, four assists).

  4. 'I'm heartbroken but proud'published at 15:22 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    FT: Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland

    Republic of Ireland

    Katie McCabeImage source, Getty Images

    Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe speaking to ITV 1: "I mean, it's bittersweet. It's nice to score and get us off to a good start but it's the results that matter at this level and in these kind of tournaments. I'm just heartbroken for the girls because of how we played. I'm just just heartbroken.

    "We took positives from the game against Australia and we knew we have pace on the flanks. We wanted to get into their faces and put them under a lot of pressure. It's just about capitalising on those moments too."

    On Canada's first goal just before half-time: "It's a sucker-punch just before half-time to go so close but then then we felt we could push for another goal in the second half. Obviously they scored."

    How proud are you? "Honestly to captain these girls is an absolute honour and a privilege. Leading them out against Australia in the first game [was great] but also this game and playing with them. The young players coming through like [Larkin], they are the future. We are hungry for more and have had a taste of a major tournament. We know what the level is. I want to thank the fans, they were immense."

  5. Postpublished at 15:18 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

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    The Republic of Ireland are the first side since flag twins the Ivory Coast in 2015 to score the opening goal of a Women’s World Cup game inside the first five minutes and still end up losing.

  6. 'Canada's experience shone through'published at 15:17 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    FT: Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland

    Eniola Aluko
    Former England forward on ITV1

    I said before the game that Canada don't have many weaknesses. Ireland exposed those weaknesses but what they do have is experience.

    Canada get the win and unfortunately Ireland are out.

  7. 'You have to keep the organisation tight'published at 15:14 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

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    Republic of Ireland boss Vera Pauw to RTE Sport: "We've experienced that before, we spoke so much about it, at the end of the first half you have to keep the organisation tight.

    "There were moments there was no cover so they could cut in and have a free cross.

    "We felt we could control the game in the first half. We brought Abbie Larkin in for more variety.

    "But they stepped up and she was sandwiched. She couldn't get out.

    "We played 25 minutes with 4-2-4. We can be proud of what we've shown."

  8. Postpublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    FT: Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland

    The RTE pundits think the decision to make a change at half-time proved the wrong decision in the end.

  9. Postpublished at 15:07 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    FT: Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland

    Christine Sinclair's wait to score at a sixth World Cup goes on. Can Marta beat her to the record when Brazil play next?

  10. Postpublished at 15:04 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    FT: Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland

    Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe was booked after the final whistle for something she said to the referee.

  11. 'Canada adapted well to get the win'published at 15:04 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

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    Gilly Flaherty
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    I don't think Canada expected Ireland to come out the way they did, but that's what a good quality team does, they assess what went wrong and change it.

    Canada were brilliant in that second half.

  12. Postpublished at 15:02 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    FT: Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland

    That Katie McCabe goal feels a long time ago now.

    Two battling performances from the Republic of Ireland against two higher-ranked teams, but sadly they have nothing to show for it in terms of points.

    Katie McCabeImage source, Getty Images
  13. FULL-TIMEpublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland

    It's all over.

    The Republic of Ireland are out of their debut Women's World Cup after two games.

    Canada get their first win.

    Katie McCabeImage source, Getty Images
  14. Postpublished at 90+7 mins

    Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland

    Ireland have the ball. Into the box. Nobody on the end of it.

  15. Postpublished at 90+6 mins

    Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland

    The girls in green concede a free-kick and I'm afraid that's probably that.

  16. Postpublished at 90+6 mins

    Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland

    We're past the five. Seconds left.

    Amber BarrettImage source, Getty Images
  17. Postpublished at 90+5 mins

    Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland

    Katie McCabe's cross is cleared. Canada have it.

  18. Postpublished at 90+5 mins

    Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland

    It's now or never. The Irish come forward.

  19. Postpublished at 90+5 mins

    Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland

    Into the final minute and the ball is 90 yards away from where the Republic want it.

    Canada v Republic of IrelandImage source, Reuters
  20. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 90+4 mins

    Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland

    Canada make a sub now. More time gone. Allysha Chapman replaces Jayde Riviere. Maybe she wasn't OK...