Football News: Canada recorded a 2-1 victory over Ireland on Wednesday (26/07), their first victory at this year's Women's World Cup in wet and windy conditions at Perth Oval.
After playing out a goalless draw against Nigeria, Canada took an early lead when Leon scored in the 53rd minute as his team further demonstrated their dominance over a courageous Irish side in this match.
“I think the character, the quality and the experience that showed in the second half, that's the kind of performance we need to develop,” Canada coach Bev Priestman told a news conference. .
Canada will face Australia on Monday (07/31) where both teams aim to finish the group stage on top of Group B.
Ireland, however, failed to reach the round of 16 after also losing to hosts Australia and will return home after facing Nigeria in Brisbane.
Ireland captain Katie McCabe opened the scoring with a fourth-minute corner that curled through the air and into the net, a goal that was Ireland's first in the Women's World Cup.
Despite losing, Ireland put up significant resistance in the second half. McCabe fought hard and created two late chances that missed the target.
“I'm obviously very, very disappointed that we couldn't get back into the game… but I'm very proud of what we showed,” Ireland coach Vera Pauw told reporters.
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