Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward hailed the spirit and endeavour of her team after they defeated Belgium 4-2 in the first leg of their Nations League promotion play-off at Aviva Stadium.
Katie McCabe had a potential Aviva hat-trick correctly chalked off by the fourth official but despite her brace, she was more concerned by the two goals that Belgium scored which keep their Nations League promotion/relegation play-off…
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Katie McCabe’s hat-trick engendered huge belief that Ireland can return to the elite level of Nations League football this year as Carla Ward’s side produced the finest display of her reign.
The Girls in Green are facing a promotion/relegation play-off against Belgium with the home leg kicking off at the Aviva Stadium on Lansdowne Road tonight at 7.45pm.