Northern Ireland Women's World Cup hopes dashed
Northern Ireland lost 4-0 to Portugal in the first leg of their World Cup play-off. Manager Michael McArdle called their chances 'impossible' after the heavy defeat.
Why it matters
The loss leaves Northern Ireland without a path to the Women's World Cup final.
Key facts
- competition
- Women's World Cup play-off
- result
- 4-0
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first leg score
Portugal dominated the match, scoring four goals without reply.
manager's assessment
McArdle admitted the team's chances of progressing have vanished.
Common questions
did northern ireland qualify for the world cup?
no, the team failed to advance after the first leg.
what was the score in the first leg?
portugal won 4-0.
Sources
- NI World Cup hopes gone from 'improbable to impossible' BBC Sport · bbc.co.uk
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