Canada came from behind to get their first win of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, beating Republic of Ireland 2-1 on Wednesday.
Canada came from behind to get their first win of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, beating Republic of Ireland 2-1 on Wednesday.
Katie McCabe opened the scoring for Ireland inside just four minutes, but a Megan Connolly own goal on the brink of half-time reduced the arrears.
Shelina Zadorsky came on at the interval and saw Adriana Leon give Canada the lead in the 54th minute.
Following last week’s 0-0 draw with Nigeria, Canada are now top of Group B with Ireland eliminated.
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