'I'm disappointed we conceded two sloppy goals' - Katie McCabe not dwelling on hat-trick close call

Despite Uefa initially awarding the second goal of the game to McCabe, they changed it to an own-goal to Nicky Evrard as the shot off the post last touched the Belgian goalkeeper on its way into the net.

24 October 2025; Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe after the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off first leg match between Republic of Ireland and Belgium at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Katie McCabe insists she’s not bothered at being stripped of her hat-trick goal in Ireland’s 4-2 win over Belgium.

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