Finland manager Anna Signeul 'annoyed' by Ireland slowing game down

Signeul suggested Ireland engaged in gamesmanship antics after Denise O’Sullivan’s header regained the lead with 33 minutes remaining

Finland manager Anna Signeul. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Anna Signeul insists the 2023 Women’s World Cup qualifying Group A remains wide open despite Ireland landing a body-blow to her Finland side on Tuesday.

Vera Pauw’s side took an early initiative in the pursuit of a playoff spot by beating the second seeds 2-1 in Helsinki.