Denise O'Sullivan: Ukraine defeat was the most upsetting night of my career

Things didn’t go to plan in Kiev, the loss leaving them with the toughest of all tasks to rescue their play-off hopes

Ireland's Denise O'Sullivan dejected late in the defeat to Ukraine. Picture: INPHO/Aleksandar Djorovic

After suffering the low point of her career, Ireland women’s team midfielder Denise O’Sullivan is hoping a miracle can deliver her the highest.

The Cork native, along with her teammates, was visibly upset on the Obolon Arena pitch four weeks after Ukraine inflicted a 1-0 defeat in Ireland’s penultimate European Championship qualifier.