Player ratings: Katie McCabe leads by example but Ireland caught out for Slovak goal

Katie McCabe was - yet again – Ireland’s best player. Led by example. The skipper allayed injury worries to take her place on the left flank for his 56th cap.

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe applauds the supporters after the draw with Slovakia. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Courtney Brosnan 7. Had a comfortable first period. Easily smothered Mária Mikolajová’s 11th minute cross-shot. Repeated that feat on 35 Dominika Škorvánková, Could do nothing for Martina Surnovska’s goal. Brought off a fine 74th minute save to keep out Alexandra Bíróová’s header. Thankful to Louise Quinn moments later as a poor touch almost let Slovakia in.

Niamh Fahey 6. Now closing in on a century of appearances for the Girls in Green, the 34-year-old patrolled the right of the back-three. But on 98th appearance, will be disappointed not to have done better for Martina Surnovska’s goal. Otherwise, effort could not be faulted as her experience showed after conceding.