I was talking about the Galway mindset.
Itâs strong in Galway for sure but itâs a wider issue in life
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A very creditable 3-1 win the SuperValu field against a supposedly crack French outfit.
Great scenes. Wotm had her baby on the pitch for the interview with that eegit TOD. Seemed a lovely lady. Looked a big crowd in porky kweeve. Was there controversy about playing it there?
Reckon she meant that finish with the left? Was a beauty either way
Thatâs a fantastic result in what seemed like a decent turnout. Delighted for Russell.
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Oooft
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As the yank cunts would say, we have to give them their flowers. Well done girls.
Think she meant it but she wasnât necessarily expecting it.
Ah Jaysus, amateur hour
They even managed to chop down the trees and the flagpole too
This may not have been the resounding victory we were lead to believe, but nonetheless, fair fucks and all that.
The Republic of Ireland ended a run of six straight defeats with an impressive 3-1 victory over France in Cork to conclude their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign.
Eileen Gleesonâs side were already assured of a play-off place for next yearâs tournament in Switzerland despite finishing bottom of their group, but they will take plenty from what was a first win over France for the womenâs team.
The visitors had heavily rotated their side but the Republic of Ireland were full value for their victory, taking a 2-0 lead in the second half after a pair of fine strikes from Denise OâSullivan and Julie-Ann Russell.
As France threw on their big names from the bench Vicki Becho pulled one back, but Anna Pattenâs header in the 90th minute made the game safe.
France missing their usual sharpness
Already qualified but still with the incentive of finishing ahead of England, France made 11 changes for the contest and subsequently looked lacking in rhythm.
The hosts started the game pressing high and it almost paid off immediately when Russell looked to punish a heavy touch from French goalkeeper Constance Picaud.
Shortly after OâSullivan, who consistently looked to provide a spark through the middle, almost threaded a ball into the path of Russell but the forward just failed to bring the pass under control.
After that bright start from the Republic of Ireland, France would settle into things and see more of the ball but there was still precious little for Courtney Brosnan to do in goal.
Indeed, Herve Renardâs side were largely limited to shots from distance and lacked accuracy in their finishing.
Leanne Kiernan had the best chance of the first half but saw her effort saved by Picaud, while the same player would have expected to find a team-mate with a pull back when afforded time in the French box.
The biggest talking point of the first half, however, came when a penalty appeal from the Republic of Ireland was waved away despite Caitlin Hayesâ header appearing to strike the arm of Maelle Lakrar.
Brilliant goals end barren run in style
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Julie-Ann Russellâs goal sparked huge celebrations in the crowd
France introduced Delphine Cascarino at the break and, although she quickly drove towards goal, it was still the Republic of Ireland asking more questions.
Jessica Zui was the next to test Picaud but the opening goal would come through OâSullivan with 25 minutes remaining.
Striding into space after taking Russellâs pass, the Cork native let fly on her left foot from 25 yards and found the bottom corner.
Ten minutes later, the North Carolina Courage player played through Russell with the tireless striker taking an excellent touch beyond Elisa De Almeida and curling an effort beyond Picaud.
Having not scored a goal in 2024 prior to Russellâs 94th-minute consolation against England last week, the Republic of Ireland now had two in 10 minutes.
After what has been a difficult campaign against some of the heavyweights of the European game, a crowd of over 18,000 at Pairc Ui Chaoimh roared their approval at the pair of excellent finishes.
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That team is literally all about the crowd, the vibes and providing inspiration for young girls. Were a good bit away from rigorous analysis I think anyway. You can actually hear the excitement in the likes of the presenter marie crowes voice that an occasion like that is even taking place.
Ah yeah look it, itâs great and theyâve already come a long way. Tbf the result away to England was much more impressive
Nah. You still have to go and win it. France resting a load of regulars would still be expected to keep is at arms length for a dull as fuck nil all. 3-1 is a smashing result in what was a horrendous group for ireland. Fair fucks to them
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Sure there was lads here doing handstands when Ireland beat an Italian team at the Euros that was resting all of itâs starters.
Who are we playing next, Iâm ready to join the band wagon
Tops off for the girls in green could be a lot more fun
Still doing handstands about it in fairness!
