Vera Pauw: Ireland's qualification hopes all but finished with Kiev blow

The Republic of Ireland manager believes it is highly unlikely that Ukraine will slip up in either of their remaining matches, or that her own side can shock Germany

Katie McCabe is consoled by Republic of Ireland head coach Vera Pauw at the Obolon Arena. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ireland boss Vera Pauw believes her side has “given away” the chance to qualify for Euro 2022 after their 1-0 defeat to Ukraine in Group I this evening.

The Republic's Aine O'Gorman scored a freak own goal after 25 minutes in Kiev while Katie McCabe hit the bar twice, once with a free-kick and again with a penalty. Rianna Jarrett had a shot cleared off the line as well.