Win can ignite Canada's World Cup campaign, says Priestman

Canada’s Jordyn Huitema and Sinead Farrelly of Ireland. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Canada's ability to come back and beat Ireland 2-1 on Wednesday could prove to be the pivotal moment for the Olympic champions in their Women's World Cup campaign, coach Bev Priestman said.

Canada went behind to a stunning goal directly from a corner in the fourth minute, but rallied to equalise on the stroke of halftime before completing the turnaround early in the second half.