Canada’s women’s national soccer team edged Ireland 2-1 in a thrilling match on Wednesday, July 26, in Perth, Australia to top Group B of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The win secured Canada’s place in the knockout stage, while Ireland was eliminated from the tournament.
The Olympic champion in their opening match of the tournament were held to a 0-0 draw with Nigeria but they look determined to win today’s game against Ireland. So much that, despite a spectacular opening goal from Katie McCabe (Ireland), which went straight in from a corner. Canada came from behind and tied it up in the fifth minute of the stoppage time when Ireland’s Megan Connolly own goal just before the half time.
In the Second half, at 53minute Adriana Leon scored Canada second goal, sliding a ball past Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan
Turnaround accomplished. ✅
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Canada vs Ireland Final Score
| Team | 1st Half | 2nd Half | Final score |
| Canada | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Ireland | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Goals:
Ireland : Katie McCabe 4′
Canada : Megan Connolly 45+5′ (OG)
Canada : Adriana Leon 53′
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Goal 4th minutes : Katie McCabe scores directly from a corner!
A superb in-swinging pass from the right corner that is angled directly in the direction of the goal. Sheridan reaches out in a frantic attempt to block it out, but it is simply too high for her.
Goal 45+5 minutes : Grosso successfully digs out a cross into a danger zone while chasing a ball along the left touchline. It’s difficult to read, and it catches Connolly’s extended leg, sending it hurtling into the bottom corner just out of Brosnan’s grasp. a regrettable own goal.
Goal 53rd minutes : Adriana Leon is immediately inside the zone when Schmidt delivers the ball to him. Despite McCabe’s best efforts, she manages to stab the ball home with a beautiful first touch.
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Canada vs Ireland Final lineups
Canada lineup (4-2-3-1): 1-Sheridan (GK) — Riviere (Chapman 90+3), Buchanan (Zadorsky 45), Gilles, Lawrence — Quinn, Grosso (Schmidt 45) — Leon (Lacasse 58), Fleming, Huitema — Viens (Sinclair 45).
Ireland lineup (3-4-3): Brosnan (GK) — Fahey, Quinn, Connolly — O’Gorman (Sheva 58), O’Sullivan, Littlejohn (Agg 65), McCabe — Farrelly (Atkinson 65), Carusa (Barrett 65), Quinn (Larkin 45).
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Next match
Canada will face Australia for both the teams third and final match of Group B on July 31, Monday. While, Ireland will face Nigeria on the same day.
Group B Points Table
Here’s how Groups B and C look after today’s action. 👀
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Key Takeaways from the Match
- Canada’s win was a testament to their resilience and determination. They were the better team on the day, and they deserved to win.
- Ireland can be proud of their performance, but they will be disappointed to have been eliminated. They created chances, but they were unable to finish them off.
- The match was a close affair throughout, and it was decided by two late goals.
- The win puts Canada in a strong position to advance to the quarterfinals. They will be hoping to continue their good form in their next match.