GeorgiaDetails
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 November 2021 | 7:00 pm | Women's World Cup Qualification | 2021/22 |
Match Report
By Georgia! Irish women set scoring record
It was a night to remember for Ireland in Tallaght Stadium as they put on an exquisite showcase of football to put a record 11 goals beyond a disheveled Georgia in the fourth of their 2023 World Cup Qualifiers.
As a result of last week’s draw with Slovakia, this fixture was described as “a must-win” by manager Vera Pauw before kick-off. Scoring as many goals in this match as the entire year of 2021 that preceded kick off, there was no doubt as to the outcome early on.
With a bumper attendance of 3523 at the Shamrock Rover’s ground, the highlights ranged from a Denise O’Sullivan hattrick, a brace from captain Katie McCabe and first Ireland scores for Kyra Carusa and Saoirse Noonan.
The Girls in Green’s intentions were set right from the off when a Katie McCabe strike took a touch off the visitor’s Maiko Bebia and finished in the back of the net.
Carusa doubled the lead when a McCabe corner delivery found Louise Quinn’s head and was converted by the San Diego native’s first Ireland goal on her fourth appearance.
Lucy Quinn then got in on the action when she curled a phenomenal drilled cross in thanks to yet another McCabe assist, before things went from bad to worse for Georgia as O’Sullivan bagged her first and the home group’s fourth on the brink of halftime.
Going on to add a further two to her name in the 58th and 61st minute, her outstanding display was almost outdone by McCabe just a few moments later. Depositing a brace of her own into the back of the net thanks to a penalty won by Niamh Fahey and her own individual excellence in the 72nd minute, there was no stopping the Arsenal star.
Substitutes Saoirse Noonan and Amber Barrett then racked up another strike each, before Megan Connolly concluded the evening with an 11th score for Ireland in injury time.
An unprecedented achievement for the Ireland women’s side, it bodes well for next year’s fixtures and their hopes of qualification for a first major tournament.
Timeline
| 19. Kyra Carusa | 20' | |
| 17. Lucy Quinn | 36' | |
| 10. Denise O'Sullivan | 48' | |
| 10. Denise O'Sullivan | 58' | |
| 10. Denise O'Sullivan | 61' | |
| Ruesha Littlejohn Ciara Grant | 66' | |
| Lucy Quinn Roma McLaughlin | 66' | |
| 15. Katie McCabe | 69' | |
| 15. Katie McCabe | 72' | |
| Jessica Ziu Amber Barrett | 74' | |
| Kyra Carusa Saoirse Noonan | 74' | |
| 20. Saoirse Noonan | 81' | |
| 9. Amber Barrett | 88' | |
| 6. Megan Connolly | 90' |
Ground
| Tallaght Stadium |
|---|
| Tallaght Stadium, Whitestown Way, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 XC9W |
Alanna Cunnane
Alanna is currently pursuing her studies in journalism at Dublin City University and writes regularly for her local media outlets in Sligo.
All over, a 11-0 win for Ireland
11th goal for Ireland, Megan Connolly!
Amber Barrett makes it 10!
Roma McLaughlin strike is saved by the Georgia keeper
Saoirse Noonan goal! A WNT first for the Shels player
Kyra Carusa off, Saoirse Noonan on. Jess Ziu off, Amber Barrett
McCabe strikes again for a goal! Thats two from her now
McCabe takes it, goal!
Niamh Fahey wins a peno for Ireland after a hand ball, the Georgia player awarded a second yellow card and sent off as a result.
Lucy Quinn off for Roma McLaughlin,LittleJohn off Ciara Grant on
DENISE O\'SULLIVAN! Completes the hat trick and Ireland\'s sixth goal of the night
McCabe brought down in the box and there are appeals for a penalty but its not awarded
Denise O'Sullivan changes that! A mouth watering goal from the Ireland number ten bags the 5th of the day
Denise O'Sullivan changes that! A mouth watering goal from the Ireland number ten bags the 5th of the day
Ireland maintaining the pressure but yet to break through in the second half for a goal
Megan Connolly sets a shot fire but its out for a goal kick
Fantastic attempt from O'Sullivan results in a super save by the opposing keeper
3523 announced as the official attendance as Ireland continue to swing a myriad of attempts at the Georgia net
Georgia get the second half underway in Tallaght
Denise O\'Sullivan concludes an exceptional half of football for Ireland with a goal! Drilled it in from the six yard box
Lucy Quinn and Jess Ziu working tirelessly on the right attacking quarter of the pitch
First real save for Brosnan as the Georgia skipper sets up a nice curling effort
On the second successive corner Megan Connolly produces a headed attempt but it sails over the bar
Ziu involved in some fantastic link up play before Carusa finds space in the box which yields another corner for Ireland!
Ireland full of confidence now as they plough forward. Another free kick here for them in scoring territory too
Lucy Quinn! Gets on the end of a sensational Katie McCabe cross and curls it into the bottom corner
Stoppage. Georgia player receiving treatment
Chance ZIU! Doing really well on the right wing so far tonight
Close call there as Brosnan chases out for ball on near the halfway line
Corner Ireland and Carusa scores! She gets on the end of a Louise Quinn head to double Ireland\'s lead
Georgia keeper down injured and so there's a slight stoppage in Tallaght
Kyra Carusa in the danger area twice more in the last few minutes, just can't get that final touch on it she needs
Yellow card to the Georgia outfit as Caldwell is the last to be infringe after a string of tackles
Corner Ireland after a sustained period of pressure from Vera Pauw's outfit.
McCabe attempts the shot after the lay of but its a good save from the Georgia keeper
Ruesha Littlejohn fouled just outside the box and this looks like McCabe territory
Lucy Quinn picks out Kyra Carusa in the box but the ball just drifts over her head
Denise O'sullivan sends Jess Ziu on a run on the right wing there and after some nice trickery she lays it off to Lucy Quinn but it comes to nothing
GOAL! McCabe releases a rocket shot from outside of the box and it bounces in off Maiko Bebia
Chance Katie McCabe already! The Arsenal star tears down the left wing and lets a shot/cross in on the endline
Chance Katie McCabe already! The Arsenal star tears down the left wing and lets a shot/cross in on the endline
Less than 10 minutes until kick off, the teams are in! Shelbourne's Jess Ziu is in for her first Ireland start as there is quite a mix up too in midfield given Ruesha Littlejohn, Kyra Carusa and Diane Caldwell's involvement.
It’s the first time the WNT have ever come into contact with the Eastern European team and over 4000 tickets have been sold thus far for the fixture manager Pauw has described as ‘a must-win.’ “We have prepared well and we are ready for this game, but we know that we must take the three points” she said. “It was fantastic to have over 5,000 fans for our game against Slovakia. The atmosphere that they create is just incredible and we hope that our fans will be there once again on Tuesday night cheering the team on.”
Heather Payne has been ruled out for selection as she had to return to Florida State University to undergo college exams, but the remainder of the unit are presumed to be available for this crucial clash versus the bottom seed.
A Megan Connolly freekick and a Denise O’Sullivan header got them over the line for that first win of the group after a tight 1-0 loss to Sweden in the first round and hopes high they will be picking up their second “W” today.
A goal line block from defender Louise Quinn one of the stand out moments, the squad started slowly preceding their growth into the match. Heavily favoured to emerge victorious in that encounter, the result would have been a disappointing one for the Girls in Green who were coming into the game on the back of a 2-1 triumph over Finland in Helsinki.
Although they endured chilly conditions last week the atmosphere was nothing but warm in-front of the 5,164 fans that saw the side fall behind through a Martina Surnovska goal before captain Katie McCabe equalised in the 65thminute.
Having dropped two vital points during their 1-1 draw with Slovakia on Thursday last Vera Pauw’s outfit will be keen to redeem themselves in the Group A table as they bid to make their first ever major tournament. Will tonight be the night?! Its a wet and windy one here in Tallaght but we'll have to wait and see. 30 minutes until kick off!
The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team carry on their 2023 World Cup qualification process when they face Georgia in Tallaght Stadium at 7pm this evening. My name is Alanna Cunnane and I'll be bringing you tonight's match commentary!