Ireland Suffers Defeat to England in Euro 2025 Qualifying Match
The Republic of Ireland faced their second defeat in the Euro 2025 qualifying match against England at the Aviva Stadium. This defeat comes after their previous loss to France, making it a challenging start for Ireland in the tournament.
Match Highlights
- Two penalties for handball were awarded to England, with defender Alex Greenwood converting the first in the 18th minute.
- Greenwood missed the second penalty, hitting the post in the 30th minute.
- England’s Lauren James scored the opening goal after a cross from Keira Walsh.
- Greenwood later scored from a penalty after a handball by Ruesha Littlejohn.
Game Analysis
Despite England’s dominance in the match, Ireland showed resilience in the second half. Courtney Brosnan made crucial saves to keep Ireland in the game, while the introduction of substitutes added energy to the Irish attack.
The match ended with England securing a 2-0 victory, leaving Ireland without a point in the qualifying round. With France leading the pool, Ireland faces an uphill battle to secure a spot in the next stage of the tournament.