World Cup Review: Ireland Bow Out With Impressive Draw

Monday, 31 July 2023 at 12:59

Vera Pauw's side finish with one point from their three group games.

The Republic of Ireland's final match at the World Cup has finished scoreless.

Vera Pauw's team take their only point at the tournament from the draw against Nigeria in Brisbane.

Ireland finish bottom of the group while the African nation will progress to the knockout stage in second place behind co-hosts Australia.

Hayley Raso scored twice for the Matildas who've beaten Canada 4-0.

The third was scored by Mary Fowler whose grandfather hails from Ballymun.

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Earlier today, Japan secured a statement 4-0 win over Spain to top the standings in Group C.

Spain advance in second place.

In the same group, Zambia beat Costa Rica by 3-1.

On Saturday, Jamaica beat Panama 1-0 in their Group F clash at the Women's World Cup.

France moved to the top of that group following a 2-1 win over Brazil, booking their place in the last 16.

As it stands, Jamaica are a point ahead of the Brazilians in that group, they square off in the final group game on Wednesday,

Sweden progressed to the knockout stages with a game to spare.

A brace from Amanda Ilestedt helped the Olympic silver medalists to a stunning 5-0 win over Italy in Wellington.

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And on Sunday, Colombia caused one of the biggest shocks at the Women's World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Germany.

Also in Group H, Morocco can still advance following a 1-0 victory over South Korea.

Co-hosts New Zealand are out after a 0-0 draw with Switzerland.

Norway will join the Swiss in the knockout stages as they thrashed the Philippines 6-0 - ending their opponents' hopes of progressing.

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