Ireland v Slovenia, Nations League – Girls in Green take the lead at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
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Ireland conclude their Nations League B Group 2 campaign with a visit from Slovenia.
Carla Ward's team suffered a surprise 4-0 reverse in the first fixture so will be out for revenge at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork.
You can follow all the action as it happens in our liveblog below.
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That's the latest poor tackle from the visitors as Kolbl challenges Abbie Larkin for the ball with the latter hitting the desk in the process. The Ringsend woman is receiving treatment but looks ok to continue.
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Ireland almost score twice in three minutes as a Megan Connolly corner drops to Kyra Carusa on the edge of the six yard box, but with her back to goal the forward's effort is just wide.
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Goal
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Saoirse Noonan
What a moment for the Cork woman! The Celtic striker marks her big day with the opening goal. Jessie Stapleton sends in a superb ball from the right wing and Noonan's header is excellent as it loops over the goalkeeper. A special finish on a special night for the former inter-county footballer.
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Some fine feet by Abbie Larkin sees her find a pocket of space on the edge of the box but the Dubliner watches her shot is straight into the arms of the Slovenia goalkeeper.
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Slovenia have settled into the contest with Jessie Stapleton needing to be alert to divert a dangerous cross to safety. Irish skipper Katie McCabe is down receiving treatment after landing badly from a challenge by Prasnikar.
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Two Irish corners test the visiting back line but Slovenia survive after the flag goes up on Kyra Carusa.
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Ireland kick off shooting towards the city end at the Páirc with some of the GAA markings still visible after Saturday's clash between Cork and Kerry. Local striker Saoirse Noonan has Ireland's first chance of the night but her strong header is stopped by a good save by Slovenia 'keeper Mersnik.
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Pre-match stats
- There are currently 12 places between Ireland (26) and Slovenia (38) in the FIFA Women's World Rankings.
- Ten players in the current squad featured in the first WNT game in Páirc Uí Chaoimh last July when Ireland beat France 3-1 in their best ever result (considering France were No 2 in the FIFA Women's World Rankings at the time).
Previous meetings:
30/10/2013 | Slovenia 0-3 Ireland | FIFA World Cup Qualifier | Ob Jezeru City Stadium, Velenje
20/08/2014 | Ireland 2-0 Slovenia | FIFA World Cup Qualifier | Tallaght Stadium
25/02/2025 | Slovenia 4-0 Ireland | UEFA Nations League | Bonifika Stadium, Koper
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Journey from Balbriggan to Zurich featured many highs and a few lows for Diane Caldwell
Diane Caldwell is one of Ireland's recent retirees and I caught up with the Dubliner last weekend ahead of today's clash in Cork about the highs and lows across her century of caps with Ireland.
Journey from Balbriggan to Zurich featured many highs and a few lows for Diane Caldwell
In another world, Diane Caldwell would be just a couple of weeks away from the last dance.
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Today 12:23 PM
David Kelly: Ireland arrive at Páirc Uí Chaoimh cathedral searching for divine inspiration
Our man on the ground also penned this piece from Leeside ahead of tonight's big game.
David Kelly: Ireland arrive at Páirc Uí Chaoimh cathedral searching for divine inspiration
Angelus bells will peal across the Marina to accompany kick-off in 'The Park' tomorrow.
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Today 12:17 PM
'Jim McGuinness sent me a message after beating Ireland and hopefully I will get another one tomorrow' – Slovenia manager Sasa Kolman
David has also been speaking to the Slovenia boss ahead of tonight's game, who has an interesting link with a certain Donegal man.
'Jim McGuinness sent me a message after beating Ireland and hopefully I will get another one tomorrow' – Slovenia manager Sasa Kolman
Jim McGuinness inspired Sasa Kolman so much when the pair met during the current Donegal manager's time at Celtic as a youth coach in 2013 that the Slovenian manager felt like he could achieve anything.
www.independent.ie
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Big match preview
No matter what transpires in Cork this evening, Katie McCabe will finish this campaign as a European champion, writes David Kelly in his big match preview here.
'It takes its toll on you' – Katie McCabe details 'noise' surrounding FAI and women's team as Slovenian challenge awaits
No matter what transpires in Cork this evening, Katie McCabe will finish this campaign as a European champion.
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