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Australia vs Ireland LIVE: Date, kick-off time, team news and how to follow Women’s World Cup opener
Women’s World Cup hosts Australia will help kick-off this summer’s showpiece tournament by taking on Ireland. The Aussies are co-hosting the World Cup with New Zealand in what promises to be the biggest edition yet. Chelsea star Sam Kerr will hope to light up her home World CupAFPThe Football Ferns get the tournament underway against Norway just hours before their Oceanic rivals host Ireland. The Girls in Green are looking to make a statement at their first major tournament following a dramatic road to qualification. Vera Pauw’s women famously beat Scotland 1-0 at Hampden Park in Glasgow last October to secure their spot at the World Cup. Australia vs Ireland: Date and how to follow This Group B clash is set to take place on Thursday, July 20. It will kick-off at 11am UK time. Th game was originally scheduled to take place at Allianz Stadium but has since been moved to Stadium Australia in Sydney – the cite of the World Cup final – to meet ticket demands. It is being shown on ITV One and will be free-to-air while you can also live stream it for free on the ITVX. Ireland are participating in their first major tournamentGettyAustralia vs Ireland: Squads Australia Goalkeepers: Lydia Williams, Teagan Micah, Mackenzie Arnold, Jada Mathyssen-WhymanDefenders: Courtney Nevin, Aivi Luik, Claire Polkinghorne, Ellie Carpenter, Charlotte Grant, Clare Hunt, Steph Catley, Alanna KennedyMidfielders: Tameka Yallop, Katrina Gorry, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Clare Wheeler, Alex Chidiac, Amy Sayer, Chloe Logarzo, Emily van EgmondForwards: Cortnee Vine, Mary Fowler, Hayley Raso, Sam Kerr, Larissa Crummer, Remy Siemsen, Caitlin Foord, Emily Gielnik Kyah SimonIreland Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan, Grace Moloney, Megan WalshDefenders:: Áine O’Gorman, Niamh Fahey, Louise Quinn, Diane Caldwell, Claire O’Riordan, Chloe Mustaki, Isibeal AtkinsonMidfielders: Denise O’Sullivan, Katie McCabe, Ruesha Littlejohn, Megan Connolly, Ciara Grant, Lucy Quinn, Lily Agg, Sinead FarrellyForwards: Amber Barratt, Kyra Carusa, Abbie Larkin, Marissa ShevaAustralia are co-hosting the 2023 Women’s World CupAFPRepublic of Ireland talkSPORT commentaries July 26: Canada Women v Republic of Ireland Women – 1pm, talkSPORT 2July 31: Republic of Ireland Women v Nigeria Women – 11am, talkSPORT 2Australia vs Ireland: What has been said? Ireland manager Pauw said: “We are fully prepared for Australia but we are realistic. “We know the power of Australia is huge, their strength is especially their power. Over the wings and the centre, at the back, they overpower and press everywhere. “It is so difficult to play against. But yeah, we need to deal with that. That is why we’re here, that is what we’re proud of, I’ve said that so many times. “We will give our all, we will no be afraid, we will not hide because of a fear of failure because we don’t have that.” talkSPORT BET Offer Of The Day Bet £20 Get £20 In Free Bets – CLAIM HERE 18+ New customers only. Opt in & bet £20 on any sport at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 2x £10 Free Bets on any sports market. Free bets expire in 7 days. Card payments only. T&Cs apply. begambleaware.org | Please gamble responsibly SEE ALL FREE BETS HERE
Women’s World Cup hosts Australia will help kick-off this summer’s showpiece tournament by taking on Ireland.
The Aussies are co-hosting the World Cup with New Zealand in what promises to be the biggest edition yet.
The Football Ferns get the tournament underway against Norway just hours before their Oceanic rivals host Ireland.
The Girls in Green are looking to make a statement at their first major tournament following a dramatic road to qualification.
Vera Pauw’s women famously beat Scotland 1-0 at Hampden Park in Glasgow last October to secure their spot at the World Cup.
Australia vs Ireland: Date and how to follow
This Group B clash is set to take place on Thursday, July 20.
It will kick-off at 11am UK time.
Th game was originally scheduled to take place at Allianz Stadium but has since been moved to Stadium Australia in Sydney – the cite of the World Cup final – to meet ticket demands.
It is being shown on ITV One and will be free-to-air while you can also live stream it for free on the ITVX.
Australia vs Ireland: Squads
Australia
- Goalkeepers: Lydia Williams, Teagan Micah, Mackenzie Arnold, Jada Mathyssen-Whyman
- Defenders: Courtney Nevin, Aivi Luik, Claire Polkinghorne, Ellie Carpenter, Charlotte Grant, Clare Hunt, Steph Catley, Alanna Kennedy
- Midfielders: Tameka Yallop, Katrina Gorry, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Clare Wheeler, Alex Chidiac, Amy Sayer, Chloe Logarzo, Emily van Egmond
- Forwards: Cortnee Vine, Mary Fowler, Hayley Raso, Sam Kerr, Larissa Crummer, Remy Siemsen, Caitlin Foord, Emily Gielnik Kyah Simon
Ireland
- Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan, Grace Moloney, Megan Walsh
- Defenders:: Áine O’Gorman, Niamh Fahey, Louise Quinn, Diane Caldwell, Claire O’Riordan, Chloe Mustaki, Isibeal Atkinson
- Midfielders: Denise O’Sullivan, Katie McCabe, Ruesha Littlejohn, Megan Connolly, Ciara Grant, Lucy Quinn, Lily Agg, Sinead Farrelly
- Forwards: Amber Barratt, Kyra Carusa, Abbie Larkin, Marissa Sheva
Republic of Ireland talkSPORT commentaries
- July 26: Canada Women v Republic of Ireland Women – 1pm, talkSPORT 2
- July 31: Republic of Ireland Women v Nigeria Women – 11am, talkSPORT 2
Australia vs Ireland: What has been said?
Ireland manager Pauw said: “We are fully prepared for Australia but we are realistic.
“We know the power of Australia is huge, their strength is especially their power. Over the wings and the centre, at the back, they overpower and press everywhere.
“It is so difficult to play against. But yeah, we need to deal with that. That is why we’re here, that is what we’re proud of, I’ve said that so many times.
“We will give our all, we will no be afraid, we will not hide because of a fear of failure because we don’t have that.”
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