Deflected strike breaks Irish hearts despite brave effort

Victory for the Olympic silver medalists make it a perfect nine-point haul from their opening three matches

Jonna Andersson of Sweden clears the ball ahead of Niamh Fahey of Republic of Ireland during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 qualifier. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Republic of Ireland 0 Sweden 1

Ireland were unable to torpedo the yellow submarine of Sweden in their opening Women’s World Cup qualifier at Tallaght, losing to a cruel own-goal from Louise Quinn.