Pauw rues Canada knowhow as World Cup journey ends in tears

'This is our first tournament and Canada has the experience that we lack,' Pauw noted.

Canada's Adriana Leon, center, celebrates after scoring her side's second goal during the Women's World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Ireland in Perth, Australia, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Gary Day)

Pictures of a fanbase drowned by rain and a team drowned in tears will characterise Ireland’s premature World Cup exit.

The sleepy town of Perth was earlier awoken by the cacophony of celebratory noise after Katie McCabe gave Ireland an early lead against the Olympic champions.

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