'A few things were disrespectful' - Carla Ward disappointed by Dutch approach

Netherlands shaded this second series in the World Cup qualifiers thanks to a late winner eight minutes from the end but for the rematch at Pairc Uí Chaoimh they’ll meet a determined Irish irked at being disrespected.

DUTCH DISRESPECT: Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward and Netherland's head coach Arjan Veurink before the Women’s World Cup Qualifier. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

NETHERLANDS 2 (Lineth Beerensteyn 20', 82') IRELAND 1 (Katie McCabe 50' pen)

THAT traditional Cork welcome visitors cherish may not apply to the Dutch in June amid the fallout from Ireland’s defeat in Utrecht on Saturday.