Pauw 'hurt' but full of hope after Brosnan error costs Ireland in the US

Goalkeeper's misjudgement saw Alana Cook score the only goal of the game in St. Louis but with World Cup on the horizon, Ireland again impressed

SINKING FEELING: Ireland’s goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan is beaten by a shot from Alana Cook of USA

United States 1 Ireland 0 

An error from goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan cost Ireland dearly as their two-match Stateside tour ended on a losing note in St. Louis on Tuesday night. But much like on Saturday in Texas there were so many positives to take towards a maiden World Cup that is now 99 days away.