Irish Euro 2022 hopes suffer crushing blow with Ukraine defeat

An own goal and missed penalty cost Vera Pauw's side dearly and the odds are now stacked against them becoming the first senior Irish women's team to qualify for a major finals

Ruesha Littlejohn reacts at the full-time whistle, as Ukraine players celebrate at the Obolon Arena. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ukraine 1 Republic of Ireland 0

The dream isn't over for the Republic of Ireland but things are going to have to get real trippy now if the Girls in Green are to appear at the Covid-delayed Euro 2022 after this evening's frustrating and costly defeat in Kiev.