Ireland beat Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh but fall short of 4-goal win needed for top spot
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AT THE FINAL whistle, Slovenia celebrated wildly.
Ireland won the game, but not the war. A frst-half goal from Cork history-maker Saoirse Noonan wasn't enough at Páirc Uí Chaoimh as the hosts fell short of the four-goal win needed to steal top spot and secure Nations League promotion.
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Carla Ward's side went for it, but instead navigate the play-offs in October as they chase promotion to League A. They'll learn their fate in Friday's draw, a third-place League A team lying in wait.
As Saša Kolman and his players revelled in their incredible achievement — thanks to a 4-0 win in Koper in February — the Irish squad huddled quietly and paid tribute to the retiring Louise Quinn.
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