'Young girls now have people to aspire to' - Ireland's World Cup stars inspire Cork and beyond
Just six days after Ireland’s journey at the Women’s World Cup began against Australia it was brought to an abrupt end by Canada.
Just six days after witnessing Denise O’Sullivan’s proud family kick every ball of the game in Sydney from the Woolshed Bar and grill in the heart of Cork City, we were at Turner’s Cross to see over 600 men, women and children do likewise for the match in Perth.
The venue may have been different but the anticipation and the atmosphere at the home of football on Leeside was similar to the aforementioned pub in the build-up. But that changed dramatically in the fourth minute.
“Another inviting ball in there,” boomed George Hamilton’s voice on the speakers at the Cross as Katie McCabe’s corner sailed goalwards.
“IT’S IN!” roared his co-commentator Stephanie Roche as the ball struck the inside of the far post before nestling in the net.
Cue loud roars across the nation, none of which may have been louder than the noise emanating from the Donie Forde stand.
Scarfs and many of the free Ireland flags that were handed out were quickly being raised aloft. It was Canada 0 Ireland 1. Even the persistent rain couldn’t dampen the mood.
GOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLL @IrelandFootball!!Ireland take the lead thanks to @Katie_McCabe11Turner’s Cross goes wild! #COYGIG
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