Ireland Loss Ends Hopes Of Knockout Qualification

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Ballinasloe's Heather Payne dropped out of the matchday squad with a hamstring injury.

The Republic of Ireland's World Cup dream is over after Vera Pauw's side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Canada in Perth.

Captain Katie McCabe put the girls ahead with her 21st international goal early on before a Megan Connolly own goal on the stroke of half-time.

Adriana Leon then put the Olympic champions ahead in the 53rd minute.

Ireland will now face Nigeria is their final group game with the chance of qualification gone.

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