Summary

  • FT: Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

  • Alex Greenwood scores from penalty spot after Lauren James' opener

  • Greenwood hits woodwork with second penalty

  • Lionesses get first victory of Euro 2025 qualifying, Republic of Ireland still winless

  • Elsewhere in Group A3, France beat Sweden 1-0 to maintain 100% start

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  1. Postpublished at 85 mins

    Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

    That Caitlin Hayes header came about because of dreadful England defending. The Irish player ran past three static defenders to meet the ball.

    England have really lost tempo in the last 10 minutes.

  2. 'Wave after wave of attacks from the Republic of Ireland'published at 21:10 British Summer Time 9 April

    Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

    Aine O'Gorman
    Former Republic of Ireland defender on RTE

    At the minute it looks like if anyone is going to score it is going to be the Republic of Ireland.

    It is wave after wave of Irish attacks.

    Hannah Hampton punchImage source, PA Media
  3. CLOSE!published at 84 mins

    Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

    A first shot on target for Republic of Ireland!

    Caitlin Hayes meets the corner at the far post, and her header is parried away by Hannah Hampton.

    England are rocking!

  4. Postpublished at 83 mins

    Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

    Megan Campbell wins a corner off Beth Mead, to a huge ovation from the home fans.

    You would hear them across the Irish Sea if the hosts score.

  5. Postpublished at 81 mins

    Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

    England almost catch the Irish on the break, but Fran Kirby cannot quite curve her pass enough for Beth Mead to chase and Courtney Brosnan gathers.

    As the home side push for a goal, space could open up for the English attackers.

    Beth MeadImage source, Getty Images
  6. 'Fantastic opportunity'published at 21:06 British Summer Time 9 April

    Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

    Niamh Fahey
    Liverpool midfielder on ITV

    It's such a shame that Irish chance didn't go in. It would have been 2-1 and we'd have been set for an interesting finish.

    Obviously, England have dominated but all it takes is one goal to change things.

  7. Postpublished at 79 mins

    Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

    Another Megan Campbell throw - but this time she throws it short for Katie McCabe to ping a cross in.

    The attempt to mix it up does not pay off as Hannah Hampton claims comfortably.

  8. 'England are let off the hook'published at 21:05 British Summer Time 9 April

    Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

    Aine O'Gorman
    Former Republic of Ireland defender on RTE

    That was straight from the training ground, a great ball from Katie McCabe and it just wouldn't fall for Caitlin Hayes there. England are let off the hook.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 21:04 British Summer Time 9 April

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    Republic of Ireland have been much harder to break down this second half and that throw in, that’s just scary! No wonder the English defenders panic when they see that coming!

    Catie

  10. CLOSE!published at 77 mins

    Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

    Katie McCabe is standing over the set piece. This is right in her wheelhouse.

    But the Irish captain crosses instead, it is played back across goal by Louise Quinn and falls agonisingly behind her onrushing team mates.

    Fran Kirby has to scramble the ball behind. That is as close as the home side have come all night.

  11. Postpublished at 76 mins

    Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

    Another long Megan Campbell through is punched away by Hampton.

    Then Lauren James concedes a free kick 25 yards out in a central position. Good chance this for the Irish.

    Hannah Hampton punchImage source, Getty Images
  12. Postpublished at 75 mins

    Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

    Half an opening for Republic of Ireland, as Hannah Hampton plays a loose ball and Leanne Kiernan pounces.

    But it is snuffed out immediately by covering defenders.

    Hannah HamptonImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 73 mins

    Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

    Jess Carter is down, and shaking her head.

    The England left-back gets to her feet for now, but one to keep an eye on.

  14. Postpublished at 72 mins

    Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

    England haven't killed off the hosts yet. To be honest, they haven't had to. Republic of Ireland have still offered nothing in attack.

    Time for that to change though, if the visitors don't take their chances.

    Katie McCabe and Ella TooneImage source, PA Media
  15. Get Involvedpublished at 20:56 British Summer Time 9 April

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    Watching these Megan Campbell throws it makes me sick as a Liverpool fan that we let her go in the summer. And now she's a Blue!

    Duncan

  16. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 20:56 British Summer Time 9 April

    Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

    Young forward Emily Murphy is on for her third Irish cap. The 21-year-old replaces Kyra Carusa, who has barely operated on scraps tonight.

  17. 'Great reaction save from Brosnan'published at 20:55 British Summer Time 9 April

    Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

    Aine O'Gorman
    Former Republic of Ireland defender on RTE

    That chance just goes to show you that you can't switch off in these games. It was a great reaction save from Courtney Brosnan.

  18. CLOSE!published at 68 mins

    Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

    Ella Toone goes for the spectacular, shooting narrowly over from fully 30 yards.

    Courtney Brosnan was rooted to the spot, watching the ball fly just over her bar and hit the stantion holding up the net.

    Ella TooneImage source, PA Media
  19. GREAT SAVE!published at 20:53 British Summer Time 9 April

    Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

    Brilliant from Courtney Brosnan to keep the hosts in the game!

    Lucy Bronze's deep cross is headed back across goal, Fran Kirby takes her shot first time from six yards and Brosnan makes a point blank stop.

    It was close to her, but the reactions from the Everton stopper were magnificent.

  20. 'This is what Republic of Ireland need'published at 20:51 British Summer Time 9 April

    Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

    Niamh Fahey
    Liverpool midfielder on ITV

    The crowd is up now and Megan Campbell has given them something to cheer.

    This is what we need: some sustained pressure.