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. 'Anyone but a centre-back!'published at 13:32 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    Canada 0-1 Republic of Ireland

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

    I can say this because I was a centre-back myself, but you probably want anyone other than a centre-back in that position.

    She gets into a great position but is just leaning back too much.

  2. Postpublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    Canada 0-1 Republic of Ireland

    Andy Gray
    BBC Sport NI at Perth Rectangular Stadium

    Blimey. What a miss that is.

    How big will that prove to be?

  3. Postpublished at 31 mins

    Canada 0-1 Republic of Ireland

    How are Canada not level? The Irish don't properly clear a corner, it comes back in and Vanessa Gilles pokes a free ball over from about five yards. Sitter really.

    Gilles missesImage source, Reuters
  4. Postpublished at 13:29 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    Canada 0-1 Republic of Ireland

    In case you were wondering the expected goals for that Katie McCabe corner... 0.01.

    OptaImage source, Opta
  5. Postpublished at 29 mins

    Canada 0-1 Republic of Ireland

    We are back under way with a drop ball.

  6. Postpublished at 28 mins

    Canada 0-1 Republic of Ireland

    Ashley Lawrence is sitting up and getting concussion checks.

    Katie McCabe is now passing those Vera Pauw instructions onto her team-mates.

  7. Postpublished at 27 mins

    Canada 0-1 Republic of Ireland

    Vera Pauw gives her captain Katie McCabe some instructions during this break.

  8. Postpublished at 26 mins

    Canada 0-1 Republic of Ireland

    Another stoppage because Canada's Ashley Lawrence needs some treatment after Sinead Farrelly catches her in the face.

  9. 'Better from Canada'published at 13:25 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    Canada 0-1 Republic of Ireland

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

    That was better from Canada because they were pressing the Irish defenders. But when they make mistakes you've got to capitalise on it.

    Canada v Republic of IrelandImage source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 24 mins

    Canada 0-1 Republic of Ireland

    Canada's best chance yet as a bit of a scramble by the Irish defence lets Jordyn Huitema shoot from range but it's straight at Courtney Brosnan.

  11. Postpublished at 23 mins

    Canada 0-1 Republic of Ireland

    Canada get down the right and Adriana Leon hacks a cross behind the goal. The home fans, sorry I mean the Ireland fans, enjoyed that.

    Kadeisha BuchananImage source, Getty Images
  12. Postpublished at 13:22 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    Canada 0-1 Republic of Ireland

    Andy Gray
    BBC Sport NI at Perth Rectangular Stadium

    Canada will be hoping this break halts the Irish momentum after a fast and frantic 20 minutes.

    The Olympic champions have been patient in possession but are struggling to create any openings.

    Also, just want to wish Emlyn the best of luck with tonight's live text with Quinn, Lucy Quinn and Louise Quinn all on the pitch. Easy.

  13. Postpublished at 22 mins

    Canada 0-1 Republic of Ireland

    Kailen Sheridan is fine. I'm not going to suggest that was tactical so the Canada boss could speak to her team...

  14. Postpublished at 21 mins

    Canada 0-1 Republic of Ireland

    Canada goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan needs treatment and the players go to get a drink.

    Canada boss Beverly Priestman is using this as a chance to give her players a team-talk. Vera Pauw does likewise.

    Bev PriestmanImage source, Reuters
  15. Postpublished at 20 mins

    Canada 0-1 Republic of Ireland

    Megan Connolly takes this corner actually and plays it short. The move ends in Katie McCabe's half-volley flying well wide.

  16. 'Game management is key'published at 13:19 British Summer Time 26 July 2023

    Canada 0-1 Republic of Ireland

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

    Game management is going to be crucial. They want to get another one, they want to get a second but it's about feeling the way is going and getting players behind the ball and keeping the ball.

  17. Postpublished at 19 mins

    Canada 0-1 Republic of Ireland

    Another corner to the Irish. SHOOOOOOOOT.

  18. Postpublished at 18 mins

    Canada 0-1 Republic of Ireland

    Canada are looking a bit nervy. The Irish close down a backpass but Kailen Sheridan hacks it away in time.

    Katie McCabeImage source, Reuters
  19. Postpublished at 16 mins

    Canada 0-1 Republic of Ireland

    Canada's Quinn dinks a ball over the top but they overhit it and Courtney Brosnan catches it easily.

  20. Postpublished at 15 mins

    Canada 0-1 Republic of Ireland

    Canada just haven't got going at all. They've edged possession but done nothing with it.

    Adriana LeonImage source, Getty Images