'There were tears. We are very proud' - O'Sullivan family get behind Denise and the Girls in Green

An Australian themed bar on Leeside hosted the family of the Cork playmaker, as well as Ireland supporters, for the game with the Matildas.

FAMILY TIES: Emma O'Sullivan and Grace O'Sullivan, both sister-in-law of player Denise O'Sullivan watching the game at the Woolshed Bar & Grill Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

There were a few tears, plenty of cheers and quite a few beers in the Woolshed Bar and Grill, and that was all before 11 o’clock on Thursday morning.

The pub in the heart of Cork city isn’t normally open at this time during the week but this isn’t any normal day.