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Adriana Leon seals Canada comeback and ends Ireland’s World Cup hopes

The Republic of Ireland’s first Women’s World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak as Canada came from behind to beat Vera Pauw’s side 2-1 in Perth.

Katie McCabe’s stunning opener gave Ireland an early lead in front of a partisan crowd of more than 17,000. Megan Connolly’s own goal levelled proceedings before the break before Adriana Leon’s 53rd-minute goal was enough to secure a first win of the tournament for Bev Priestman’s side.

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