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Canada vs Republic of Ireland match preview
After both failed to win and failed to score in their Group B openers, who will kick-start their World Cup campaign with a victory in Perth?
On the World Cup’s opening night, Republic of Ireland made their debut at a major tournament, given the unenviable task of taking on co-hosts Australia, in front of over 75,000 supporters in Sydney.
The Girls in Green were competitive throughout, keeping the Matildas at arms-lengthy for long periods, but were undone by a second half penalty, conceded by the inconsolable Marissa Sheva, as it finished 1-0.
Nevertheless, Vera Pauw’s team showed more than enough in that one to suggest that they are capable of getting out of this group.
Canada meantime were held to a goalless draw by Nigeria in Melbourne on Friday afternoon, with captain Christine Sinclair seeing a tame first half penalty saved, and this ultimately did prove costly.
The Canucks came into this competition with high-hopes, despite all their very many off-field issues, having won Olympic Gold two summers ago.
Will Canada’s quality see them to victory at Perth Rectangular Stadium, or can Ireland upset the odds?
Canada team news
Star midfielder Jessie Fleming was an unused substitute against Nigeria, due to an injury concern that had not been made public, but the Chelsea player is hopeful of featuring this time.
Having seen a penalty saved in Melbourne, 40 year old Christine Sinclair isn’t yet the first player, male of female, to score at six different World Cups, so can she change that in Perth?
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Sheridan; Lawrence, Gilles, Buchanan, Riviere; Quinn, Fleming, Grosso; Huitema, Leon, Sinclair.
Republic of Ireland teams news
The Girls in Green will continue to operate out of a back five, trying to keep it tight at the back, hoping to nick one up the other end, possibly from a set-piece.
Captain Katie McCabe is this team’s star, so could she become the first Irishwomen to score at a major tournament?
Predicted XI (5-4-1): Brosnan; Payne, Connolly, Quinn, Fahey, McCabe; Farrelly, O’Sullivan, Littlejohn, Sheva; Carusa.
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