Ice Queens’ hot display comes up short

Republic of Ireland 0 Switzerland 1

The Republic of Ireland Women’s U17s ran out of luck yesterday as they fell to a narrow defeat to Switzerland at the Uefa Women’s Euro Championships in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Requiring a victory to bounce back in Group B — following last Monday’s loss to France — Dave Connell’s side couldn’t be accused of lacking effort as they gave it everything. They played the better football too and created several chances on goal, but a wonder strike from Alisha Lehmann undid the hard work of a side known as the Ice Queens.