Positives but no points as powerful Germans end Ireland's unbeaten run

UEFA 2022 Women’s European Championship Qualifying – Group I

FLAT OUT: Ireland's Áine O'Gorman in action against Marina Hegering, who opend the scoring for the Germans, in the European Championships Qualifier in Essen.

Germany 3 (Hegering 8, Marozsan 38, Schüller 41) Republic of Ireland 0.

IRELAND may have lost top spot and their unbeaten record in their Euro qualification campaign but they gained plenty of confidence in defeat to Germany in Essen Saturday.