How they rated in Ireland v Australia: O'Sullivan and McCabe carry the load

Australian captain Steph Cately was their standout player

Mary Fowler of Australia in action against Denise O'Sullivan, left, and Ruesha Littlejohn of Republic of Ireland during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Group B match between Australia and Republic of Ireland at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Courtney Brosnan

The Everton goalkeeper was not often made to work from open play thanks to the resolute defence in front of her but she stood no chance of keeping out Steph Catley’s clinical penalty, dispatched into the top left corner. 6