Postpublished at 15:32 BST 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)
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
Emlyn Begley
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)
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.
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).
FT: Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
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."
FT: Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland
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.
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.
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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."
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The RTE pundits think the decision to make a change at half-time proved the wrong decision in the end.
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?
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland
Ireland have the ball. Into the box. Nobody on the end of it.
Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland
The girls in green concede a free-kick and I'm afraid that's probably that.
Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland
We're past the five. Seconds left.
Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland
Katie McCabe's cross is cleared. Canada have it.
Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland
It's now or never. The Irish come forward.
Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland
Into the final minute and the ball is 90 yards away from where the Republic want it.
Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland
Canada make a sub now. More time gone. Allysha Chapman replaces Jayde Riviere. Maybe she wasn't OK...