McCabe takes issue with referee over time wasting Canadians 

The Ireland captain won player of the match and created history as the team’s first-ever tournament scorer but cut a frustrated figure at full-time in Perth, clashing with Argentinian referee Laura Fortunato walking off the pitch.
McCabe takes issue with referee over time wasting Canadians 

IRKED: Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe speaks to referee Laura Fortunato after the final whistle of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Group B match between the Republic of Ireland and Canada at Perth Rectangular Stadium in Perth, Australia. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Katie McCabe revealed she was booked at the end of Ireland's World Cup defeat by Canada for complaining about time wasting.

The Ireland captain won player of the match and created history as the team’s first-ever tournament scorer but cut a frustrated figure at full-time in Perth, clashing with Argentinian referee Laura Fortunato walking off the pitch.

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