Huge setback for Ireland's World Cup hopes after draw with lower-ranked Slovakia

Katie McCabe was caught out of position for the move that led to Martina Šurnovská’s breakthrough 76 seconds into the second half but the Tallaght native delighted the crowd of 5,164

Katie McCabe of Republic of Ireland shoots to score the equaliser in the 1-1 draw with Slovakia in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 qualifier. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Katie McCabe redeemed her earlier mistake by pinching an equaliser for Ireland against Slovakia but two dropped points are a major setback to their World Cup qualification hopes.

The Ireland captain was caught out of position for the move that led to Martina Šurnovská’s breakthrough 76 seconds into the second half but the Tallaght native delighted the crowd of 5,164 when sinking her low shot home after 65 minutes.