Mustaki's sacrifices paying off on the field as history awaits

While defender admits she took a huge wage cut to give her cross-channel dream another go, a World Cup berth would make it all worthwhile

ALL BUSINESS: Chloe Mustaki during a Republic of Ireland Women media day at Castleknock Hotel in Dublin. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Chasing her dream cost Chloe Mustaki a 50% wage cut but at 27 the temptation for one last shot in the UK was overwhelming.

The defender was content combining her career at domestic champions Shelbourne with a recruitment firm until an invitation from Bristol City in the summer triggered a review.