The Canadian Women’s National Soccer Team had a thrilling victory against Ireland in the 2019 Women’s World Cup. The match, which was held in Paris, France, saw Canada come out on top with a 2-1 victory.
The match was a hard-fought battle, with both teams giving it their all. Canada opened the scoring in the first half, with Christine Sinclair scoring off a free kick in the 18th minute. Ireland responded quickly, equalizing just two minutes later through a penalty kick from Stephanie Roche.
In the second half, Canada continued to press forward and eventually found the winner in the 81st minute. Sophie Schmidt scored the winning goal off a header from a corner kick, giving Canada the 2-1 victory.
The win was a huge boost for Canada, as it was their first win in the Women’s World Cup since 2003. It also marks the first time that Canada has advanced to the knockout stage of the tournament since 2015.
The Canadian team was led by head coach Kenneth Heiner-Møller, who has been in charge of the team since 2017. Heiner-Møller has been praised for his tactical acumen and ability to get the best out of his players.
The Canadian team will now face off against New Zealand in the Round of 16 on June 20th. It promises to be an exciting match, as both teams are looking to make it to the quarterfinals.
No matter what happens in the next round, Canada can be proud of their performance against Ireland. It was a hard-fought victory and one that will be remembered for years to come.
