Episode Notes

The Republic of Ireland suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to France in their World Cup qualifier after a brave performance that deserved more.

Despite taking the lead through Katie McCabe, Ireland produced one of their best performances of the campaign against a star-studded France women's national football team side.

With standout performances from Emily Murphy, Chloe Mustaki, and Megan Connolly, Ireland dominated large spells of the match and looked capable of pulling off a famous result.

But elite quality eventually told. Substitute Melvine Malard sparked the comeback before France snatched a late winner, leaving Republic of Ireland women's national football team with nothing to show for a spirited display.

In this episode of Girls in the Game, we break down:

• Ireland’s tactical setup and the surprise 3-5-2 formation
• The impact of Emily Murphy’s breakout performance
• Defensive heroics from Chloe Mustaki
• The key moments that changed the match
• Whether Ireland deserved at least a draw

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