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Date | Time | League | Season |
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21 September 2021 | 7:00 pm | Women's Senior | 2021/22 |
Match Report
Ireland Women end winless streak against Australia
The Republic of Ireland Women ended their seven-game winless streak, with a 3-2 International friendly win over Australia at Tallaght Stadium tonight.
Goals from Lucy Quinn, Denise O’Sullivan and Louise Quinn helped guide Vera Pauw’s side to a one-goal victory.
This match seemed to be a daunting task for Ireland as The Matilda’s are ranked 11th in the world, however The Girls in Green could not have gotten off to a better start. With just three minutes played, debutant Lucy Quinn fired home a free-kick to give Ireland a surprise lead.
After Quinn’s opener, the visitors dominated the ball and grew into the game, carving out chances for Sam Kerr who came so close to heading home on her 100th cap for her nation.
On 14 minutes they were rewarded for their play. Mary Fowler fired from distance and was fortunate to see the ball bounce awkwardly in front of Courtney Brosnan and trickle into the back of the net.
Finally Ireland’s counter-attacking play came into fruition, when a dangerous ball from the right was deflected onto the frame of the Australian goal. Lucy Quinn was waiting for the rebound, but she failed to convert, blasting a volley over the bar.
After a good spell of play Ireland were rewarded with some good luck. Denise O’Sullivan’s deflected effort from the edge of the area gave Vera Pauw’s team the lead once again.
However, the momentum would swing once again. The Matildas pressed hard and forced Courtney Brosnan into making a wonderful reaction save from close range. Bronson would rue her reactions just before half-time when she dived for a ricocheted shot that looped over her head to end the first-half at 2-2.
Once again Ireland would kick things off with an early goal. Three minutes after the restart, Louise Quinn headed home a Katie McCabe corner to make it 3-2.
What followed was a momentous defensive performance from Ireland. Savannah McCarthy made a great double goal-line clearance and Louise Quinn followed that up with a heroic clearance just 10 minutes from time.
Vera Pauw’s women now turn their attention to the 21st October when they begin their 2023 World Cup Qualifiers against Sweden.
Timeline
Past Meetings
(International Friendly)
2 - 1U21 Friendly
Dama de Noche Football Centre, Marbella Ireland v Australia |
Ground
Tallaght Stadium |
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Tallaght Stadium, Whitestown Way, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 XC9W |
Three minutes of injury time to be played
Leanne Kiernan and Diane Caldwell replace Jamie Finn and Heather Payne
A crucial final 5 for Vera Pauw's side. Discipline and concentration is key now to see out the game
Louise Quinn makes a heroic challenge in the box to clear an Australian cross
Ireland insisting on going forward searching for more goals despite the slender lead
Sam Kerr is booked for a foul on Savannah McCarthy
Emily Whelan replaces Lucy Quinn
Ireland win a free inside their own half from a handball. The Matildas look frustrated
Ireland have remained disciplined in the second-half, Australia have made numerous unforced errors.
Niamh Farrelly is on
Amber Barrett comes off
Ireland maintaining possession very well since regaining the lead
Sam Kerr's effort is deflected out for a corner. The Australian captain still in search of a goal on her 100th cap
Louise Quinn heads home to give Ireland the lead for the third time
Ireland win an early corner
The second-half gets underway
It's level again! A deflected effort loops over Brosnon. 2-2
Half-time approaching and Ireland remain ahead. The Matilda's have dominated the majority of possession but Ireland have been patient and hurt them on the break.
Savannah McCarthy makes a great goal-line clearance
Courtney Brosnon pulls off an incredible reaction save from close range to keep Ireland's lead intact
GOAL! Denise O\'Sullivan fires Ireland back ahead
Heather Payne has a strike inside the box saved after getting in behind The Matilda's defence
Lucy Quinn misses a glorious chance. Striking a rebound well over the bar from close range. Ireland proving to be dangerous on the counter
Brosnon catches a point-blank header from Kerr with ease
Niam Fahey goes close with a header but can't find the target
It's all square! Courtney Brosnan spills an Australian effort into her goal. 1-1
Sam Kerr puts a header wide for Australia. The Matildas have grown into this game despite conceding early
Australia win a free-kick after a McCabe foul
GOAL! Lucy Quinn scores from a free-kick on her international debut
Amber Barrett forces a great save from the Australia goalkeeper
The hosts start proceedings at Tallaght
Irish team news is in
Tonight's game will be a difficult one for Ireland as they faced ninth ranked Australia
Hello and welcome to FinalWhistle.ie's coverage of tonight's women's friendly between Ireland and Australia. Kick-off from Tallaght Stadium is at 7pm