Icelandic blitz sees Ireland lose again

Heather Payne’s first international goal five minutes into the second half threatened to generate a comeback but a second from Amber Barrett, deep into stoppage time, came too late.

Iceland players celebrate after scoring a goal. Picture: Eythor Arnason/Sportsfile

Iceland 3 Republic of Ireland 2

A first-half Icelandic blitz tonight inflicted a sixth successive defeat in Ireland’s penultimate friendly before the World Cup campaign starts in September.