Pain in Grenoble, but hope remains for Ireland as play-offs loom

Jun 9, 09:43 PM

Republic of Ireland missed out on automatic World Cup qualification after defeat to France, but Carla Ward praised her side’s campaign and the team still secured a play-off place.

Ireland’s defeat in Grenoble denied them an automatic spot at the World Cup, yet the result still leaves Carla Ward’s side in the play-offs. Ward said she was proud of the team’s qualifying run and now they will turn their focus to the decisive matches ahead.

Pain in Grenoble, but hope remains for Ireland as play-offs loom

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