Canada vs Ireland 2-1: Women’s World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Thanks for joining us for that enthralling encounter in Perth.

Ireland are heading home, but they can hold their heads up high after some spirited displays against difficult opposition.

Canada march on and will face the Matildas in a mouth-watering clash on Monday in Melbourne.

We’ll be back soon with more coverage from the group stages of the 2023 World Cup.

It’s been another busy day at the World Cup.

Japan became the first side to qualify for the knockout stages after easing past Costa Rica in Dunedin.

It was off to Auckland next, as Spain hammered Zambia 5-0 at Eden Park. That result knocked both Zambia and Costa Rica out, with Spain advancing alongside Japan from Group C.

Finally, Canada have just come from behind to beat Ireland 2-1 in Perth. The Girls in Green will be exiting the tournament after their final group game against Nigeria.

Canada will face another partisan crowd on Monday when they take on the hosts Australia in Melbourne.

On the evidence of their second-half performance against Ireland, they are well up to the challenge.

As for the Matildas, they are in action on Thursday against Nigeria in Brisbane.

Ireland’s debut Women’s World Cup ends in disappointment. It was a tough ask for the Girls in Green, facing the host nation and the Olympic champions in their opening two games.

But they gave a very good account of themselves, particularly Katie McCabe, who was an inspiration in Perth tonight.

Ireland now have nothing but pride to play for in their final group game against Nigeria on Monday.

An enjoyable morning for Canadians, as their side battled back from a dreadful start to put themselves into a strong position to reach the knockout stages.

Priestman made some inspired substitutions to turn that game around.

It was a tough night for the Olympic Champions who faced a spirited Irish team, a partisan crowd and some horrendous weather.

Ireland are out of the World Cup.

Canada are too strong for the Girls in Green on a hard-fought night in Perth. Credit to Canada, they really turned this game on its head after a shocking start.

Full-time: Canada 2-1 Ireland

Ireland are doing all they can, but they just can’t find enough quality right now. Priestman looks pensive on the touchline. She’s desperate for the final whistle and all three points.

90+6 mins: Canada 2-1 Ireland

Allysha Chapman is on for Jayde Riviere.

90+3 mins: Canada 2-1 Ireland

Canada are looking to kill the game, taking their time as much as they can.

Riviere is down with a cramp, receiving some boos from the Irish contingent in the crowd.

90+2 mins: Canada 2-1 Ireland

It’s now or never for Ireland. We are into stoppage time at the end of the match.

Agg is down on the ground injured, but quickly back to her feet.

90+1 mins: Canada 2-1 Ireland 

Agg wins the ball from a throw in. She controls it well and then takes a shot from distance.

It’s a good effort, but not enough to trouble Sheridan in the Canada goal.

89 mins: Canada 2-1 Ireland

Schmidt collides with Ireland’s Quinn after winning a thumping header, but Quinn gets back up and carries on.

Canada then break. Sinclair takes the ball down on her chest in the middle, she then fakes a shot before passing to Huitema in the middle of the box. She takes a shot but Fahey gets a block in.

87 mins: Canada 2-1 Ireland 

Agg fouls Huitema, grabbing her around her chest after the Canadian had got the better of her. Fleming takes the free kick but Ireland manage to clear it.

Quinn then finds Huitema on the left with a lovely ball. There’s plenty of quality on display now from Canada.

84 mins: Canada 2-1 Ireland

McCabe battles with Quinn in the centre of the pitch and the Irish captain comes off better

She drives towards goal and strikes from outside the area, but it’s a wild shot that sails over the bar.

82 mins: Canada 2-1 Ireland

Ireland have to score to keep their World Cup dreams alive, and they nearly do.

McCabe beats Lawrence with some silky skills on the right-hand side. She then goes on a fantastic run, cutting inside into the box.

She takes a shot, but it deflects agonisingly wide for a corner.

McCabe sends the corner in, but it’s punched away by Sheridan.

79 mins: Canada 2-1 Ireland

Fahey picks up the ball midway in the Canada half and attempts a shot from outside the box. It flies over, a true centre back shot.

Huitema is down injured, allowing for a break in play.

76 mins: Canada 2-1 Ireland

Lawrence with another lovely ball in from the left. A bit deeper this time and she finds Lacasse, who attempts a diving header back across the goal. It sails wide of the post.

Ireland then win a free kick midway in the Canada half, but it lacks quality and is dealt with.

71 mins: Canada 2-1 Ireland

Christine Sinclair is the latest to go close for Canada. Lawrence delivers a ball in from the left, but it’s an awkward height for Sinclair.

She tries to get the shot away, but it’s a poor effort that lacks any power.

At the other end, Barrett tries to take the ball down on her chest in the Canada box, but she misreads it, and it flies through to the keeper.

69 mins: Canada 2-1 Ireland

Off: Kyra Carusa, Ruesha Littlejohn, Sinead Farrelly

On: Amber Barrett, Lily Agg, Isibeal Atkinson

67 mins: Canada 2-1 Ireland