The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continues Wednesday (on FS1 and the FOX Sports app) with a matchup between Group B’s Canada and Ireland at HBF Park in Australia.
The highlight of the match came quickly in minute four when Katie McCabe hit an Olimpico to send Ireland up 1-0.
Canada’s attempts to get on the board were unsuccessful until first half stoppage time when Julia Grosso sent a fast ball straight at Ireland’s net, causing an own goal and tying the match 1-1.
Canada is the No. 7 ranked team in the world, according to FIFA, while Ireland is ranked No. 22.
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Canada tied its opener against Nigeria by a score of 0-0, and Ireland is trying to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Australia.
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49′: Tied up
Canada tied it up in the fifth minute of stoppage time off a powerful shot from Julia Grosso which resulted in an own goal.
23′: Quick hands
Jordyn Huitema tried to get Canada on the board, but Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan was too quick with the save.
4′: OLIMPICO!
For her first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup goal, Katie McCabe drilled a corner kick into the net to send Ireland up 1-0.
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Sinclair starts on bench
Canada legend Christine Sinclair will start Wednesday’s game vs. Ireland on the bench. Sinclair has started every game of her Women’s World Cup career dating back to 2003.
Gorman in for Payne
Áine O’Gorman replaced Heather Payne who felt a tweak in her hamstring during the warm-up.
Check out the full Women’s World Cup schedule and how to watch each match live here. Find the latest scores here.
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