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Irish Independent
3 days ago
- General
- Irish Independent
Ireland v Slovenia, Nations League – Girls in Green take the lead at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Live | 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. 31' 28' 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. 25' 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. 20' Goal Republic of Ireland Scorer 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. 19' 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. 13' 11' 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. 6' Two Irish corners test the visiting back line but Slovenia survive after the flag goes up on Kyra Carusa. 3' 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. 43 minutes ago 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 55 minutes ago 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. 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. 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. 1' 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. Live Blog Software
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
What happened in the WSL this weekend as Manchester United clinch Champions League place
Manchester United battled back from two goals down to draw with Manchester City Manchester United secured their place in next season's Women's Champions League after coming from behind to draw with rivals Manchester City in an enthralling encounter at Old Trafford. Everton stunned Liverpool at Anfield to complete a derby double and Chelsea moved one step closer to completing an unbeaten season with victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Crystal Palace's Abbie Larkin struck eight minutes into stoppage time to rescue a point for her side against Leicester City and Aston Villa made it four wins in a row with a 3-2 win over West Ham United. United comeback seals European place Manchester United sealed their place in next season's Women's Champions League after overturning a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford. Quickfire strikes from City pair Laia Aleixandri and Rebecca Knaak ensured Nick Cushing's side had the advantage before Grace Clinton pulled one back for the Red Devils moments ahead of the interval. Substitute Melvine Malard completed the comeback for Marc Skinner's side just five minutes after coming onto the pitch when she latched onto Elisabeth Terland's flick-on. The French international kept her composure to slot past Khiara Keating and spark the home fans at the Stretford End into wild celebration. Fellow substitute Aoife Mannion's dismissal for a second yellow card just one minute later set up a grandstand finish but Nick Cushing's side were unable to capitalize on their numerical advantage. Toffees take victory at Anfield Everton completed the league double over Liverpool with a 2-0 win over their rivals at Anfield. Katja Snoeijs and Karen Holmgaard were on target for the Toffees, as Brian Sorensen's side continued their strong end to the season. Just as she had done in the reverse fixture in November at Goodison Park, Snoeijs broke the deadlock when she fired past Rachael Laws. Holmgaard then asserted control of the tie when she stole in at the back post to double the Toffees' advantage with 20 minutes left on the clock. Her twin sister Sara was sent off for a second bookable offence after bringing down Olivia Smith in the 81stm minute but despite the hosts' superiority in numbers, Everton held out to claim bragging rights and move within two points of their neighbours. Palace rally late for point Championship-bound Crystal Palace came back from behind twice to rescue a point with a dramatic 2-2 draw against second-bottom Leicester City. Foxes forward Hannah Cain netted on the stroke of half time before Annabel Blanchard buried her 69th-minute spot kick to level the scores. Shannon O'Brien had seemingly decided the contest in Leicester's favour when she rifled an ambitious, long-range strike past Shae Yañez four minutes into added time. But Palace substitute Abbie Larkin replied moments later with the last kick of the game to ensure her side a share of the spoils and deny the Foxes a first away win of the season. Blues stay unbeaten Catarina Macario's first-half penalty fired title winners Chelsea past Tottenham Hotspur and left them on the brink of completing an unbeaten season. Macario was brought down in the box just after the half-hour mark and duly sent Lize Kop the wrong way with her spot kick. Spurs came close to levelling the scores when Charli Grant beat the Blues' offside trap but the Australian fluffed her lines and fired straight at Hannah Hampton. Down the other end of the pitch, Maika Hamano saw her long-range effort stopped by Kop before firing a strike over the crossbar after Macario threaded the ball into the Japanese's path. Kop was then called into action twice late on when she denied Ashley Lawrence and Sjoeke Nusken. The result leaves Chelsea one game shy of completing an invincible campaign while Spurs are now nine games without a win. Villa continue winning run Aston Villa made it four wins in a row after battling back from behind to defeat West Ham 3-2. An eventful first half saw both sides trade two goals each ahead of Chasity Grant's eventual winner. Ebony Salmon broke the deadlock for Villa after five minutes of play before Shekiera Martinez equalised with her 10th league goal of the season. Riko Ueki edged West Ham in front when she scooped the ball above Sabrina D'Angelo before coolly converting into an empty net, only for Rachel Daly to offer instant reply after intercepting Hammers skipper Katrina Gorry's wayward pass. Grant then settled the tie by racing clear of the Hammers backline before slotting the ball into the bottom corner.
RTÉ News
04-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
WSL: Abbie Larkin on target as relegated Crystal Palace salvage draw
Republic of Ireland International Abbie Larkin came to the rescue with a 98th minute equaliser for Crystal Palace against Leicester in the Women's Super League. There were two goals in added time as relegated Crystal Palace salvaged a 2-2 draw in South London. Shannon O'Brien thought she had won it for the Foxes late on, only for Larkin to swoop eight minutes beyond the 90. Palace's top-flight spot will be filled next season by London City Lionesses after they held off promotion rivals Birmingham to seal the Championship title with a 2-2 draw. Meanwhile, Louise Quinn made her final appearance for Birmingham City before her retirement. Manchester United sealed a top-three finish at the expense of rivals Manchester City, coming from two goals down to bank the draw they needed at Old Trafford. Marc Skinner's side went into the derby knowing a point would be enough to secure their spot in next year's Champions League but had to do things the hard way after first-half goals from Laia Aleixandri and Rebecca Knaak in the first half. Grace Clinton got them back in it and Melvine Malard stepped off the bench to hit the equaliser. The Red Devils played the last 21 minutes with 10 players after Aoife Mannion collected a second booking, but held out. Champions Chelsea celebrated a 1-0 win over Tottenham, leaving them one more match against Liverpool to complete the entire WSL season undefeated. Sonia Bompastor named just two survivors from the team that guaranteed the title in midweek but it was still enough. Catarina Macario showed quick feet in the penalty box in the 35th minute and was felled by a combination of Molly Bartrip and Ashleigh Neville. She got back up to convert from the spot, with Spurs failing to muster a response. Everton took the bragging rights at Anfield with a 2-0 win over Liverpool in the Merseyside derby. Katja Snoeijs scored the opener after only six minutes and Karen Holmgaard doubled the advantage at the back post with 20 gone. Liverpool laboured but went no closer than a Taylor Hinds shot against the crossbar. The Reds have not won the fixture in the league since 2019. Earlier, Hannah Cain had put Leicester ahead before Annabel Blanchard levelled from the penalty spot. Isobel Goodwin and Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah gave the capital side a two-goal cushion and they held on for the point they needed despite Birmingham running them close with an 86th minute equaliser. Aston Villa made it four wins in a row with a 3-2 success at West Ham. Both sides netted twice in an action-packed first half before Chastity Grant's decisive finish won it for the visitors.
The 42
27-04-2025
- Sport
- The 42
WSL relegation confirmed for Crystal Palace's Republic of Ireland internationals
CRYSTAL PALACE'S RELEGATION from the Women's Super League was confirmed after a 7-1 humiliation at home to London rivals West Ham United. It means Republic of Ireland internationals Abbie Larkin, Hayley Nolan and Izzy Atkinson are heading for the Championship after one season in the top flight. While dropping to the second tier has seemed inevitable, the manner of how it was confirmed added insult to injury. A first-half hat-trick from Shekiera Martinez left Palace stunned and the German forward also added er Advertisement Elsewhere, Liverpool drew 2-2 with Tottenham and there was late drama for Courtney Brosnan's Everton as they lost 3-2 at home to Brighton. Brosnan's international teammate Heather Payne teed up Katja Snoeijs for Everton's second goal to make it 2-1 but the visitors drew level before Nikita Parris scored a winner in the 93rd minute.
