'We just need to score': Goals still Irish soccer’s elusive commodity

Belgium’s Justien Odeurs punches clear from Ireland’s Denise O’Sullivan in last night’s friendly match in Brussels. Picture: Inpho/Patrick Smets

Scoring is the most important element of football and its absence is now afflicting Ireland’s women as well as the men’s team.

Vera Pauw’s side created enough chances against a talented Belgium team last night to have come away from Brussels with a draw, yet the problem wasn’t isolated to this friendly.