'Pure disappointment' as Ireland finish 11th in World Cup

Ireland finished the women’s World Cup in 11th place overall following a tough final day loss to China who struck twice in the last 10 minutes to pull clear at the Wagener Stadium

DEJECTED: Ireland’s Ayeisha McFerran disappointed after her side conceded a second goal. Pic: ©INPHO/Frank Uijlenbroek

Women’s World Cup ninth place playoff 

Ireland 1 (M Carey) China 3 (C Yang, Z Jiaji, C Yanhua)