Ireland need to learn to battle back from a deficit

The vast majority of players representing Ireland at their first-ever tournament have never experienced the joy of cancelling out concessions and earning at least a draw for their endeavours.

BATTLING BACK: Last night’s loss in Sydney stretches to almost eight years since the last time the Girls in Green battled back from a deficit in a competitive game to claim anything. Pic:  ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Women's World Cup Group B

AUSTRALIA 1 (Steph Catley 52 pen) IRELAND 0