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Netherlands 1-1 Republic of Ireland (19: 45 GMT) Lineth Beerensteyn opens scoring for the Netherlands Katie Mc Cabe equalises with penalty after restart Republic of Ireland lost 2-1 to France in opener Netherlands held to a 2-2 in Poland Glenn Kelly FT: Netherlands 2-1 Republic of Ireland Player-of-the-match Emily Murphy speaking to RTE on her thoughts after the 2-1 loss to the Netherlands. "Frustrating obviously, it's just happened, a bit fresh. "It has been a four day turnaround and we pushed two of the best countries. "To see the Netherlands time wasting at the end shows where we have come, " she added "We need to recharge and look forward to the rest of the windows. "It is unfortunate. But (the results) are going to fall, it's going to happen, we just have to keep on going. "We should take massive pride from these two games and push on to the next window. " Netherlands 2-1 Republic of Ireland It is a second defeat in a week for Ireland, but they have competed well against two of the best countries in Europe. They remain bottom of League A Group 2 of World Cup qualification. Lineth Beerensteyn scored both of the Dutch's goals, while Katie Mc Cabe scored a penalty for the Irish. They will now look ahead to a double-header with Poland next month. Netherlands 2-1 Republic of Ireland Almost a farcical goal for the Netherlands. Courtney Brosnan runs the ball out of her own area before giving the ball away. Luckily for her a Dutch player shoots from halfway but it strikes Lineth Beerensteyn on the head saving Brosnan's blushes. Netherlands 2-1 Republic of Ireland Five minutes of injury-time to be played. Netherlands 2-1 Republic of Ireland Ireland turning the screw and keeping the Dutch penned in close to their own penalty area. Can they get one more big chance? last minute of normal time now. Lineth Beerensteyn (83 mins) The job just got a lot harder. A dangerous corner from the left isn't dealt with by goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan and Beerensteyn hooks the ball home from the scramble from four yards. A heartbreaker for Carla Ward's women. Netherlands 1-1 Republic of Ireland Into the last 10 in Utrecht. Can Ireland hang on for a massive point that would put them in a great position in the group with a double-header to come in April against Poland? Netherlands 1-1 Republic of Ireland Katie Mc Cabe blasts over an effort from 25 yards. More possession this last 10 minutes from the women in white. Netherlands 1-1 Republic of Ireland Good build-up play by Ireland as they force a save from Lize Kop. The ball is worked down the right and finds Amber Barrett who plays to Megan Connolly just outside the area and she swings in a right-footed effort that hits the target. More promising from Carla Ward's women. Netherlands 1-1 Republic of Ireland Ireland make a change with Amber Barrett getting half an hour to show what she can do as Lucy Quinn is withdrawn. Netherlands 1-1 Republic of Ireland The Netherlands really upping the ante this last five minutes. The ball seems to be in and around the Ireland box most of the time, but so far Courtney Brosnan hasn't been troubled by an effort on goal. Still, Ireland will want to play more of the game in the Dutch half. Netherlands 1-1 Republic of Ireland Two yellow cards in quick succession for the Irish as Marissa Sheva and Emily Murphy go into the referee's book for foul play. Netherlands 1-1 Republic of Ireland The Euro 2017 champions could have been back in the lead. The ball is centred from the right and Vivianne Miedema strikes unopposed from the edge of the Ireland area, but the ball zips over the crossbar. A warning shot across the Irish bows there. Netherlands 1-1 Republic of Ireland Katie Mc Cabe is all over this game. The left-back goes down clutching her face after the arm of Romee Leuchter collides with her. It doesn't appear intentional and the referee believes a free-kick is suitable enough punishment. Netherlands 1-1 Republic of Ireland That was Katie Mc Cabe's 33rd goal in an Ireland shirt. Katie Mc Cabe (50 mins) What a start to the second half for Ireland! A cross to the back post is headed backwards by Anna Patten, and Dutch goalkeeper Kop, who had come for the ball but didn't get it, collided with the Ireland player, leading to the referee pointing to the spot. Up stepped captain Mc Cabe to send the keeper the wrong way and fire into the bottom right-hand corner of the goal. What a chance now to get something from the game. Netherlands 1-0 Republic of Ireland Stephanie Zambra Former Republic of Ireland striker on RTE She was rash when she came out. Caitlin got her head on it first. Netherlands 1-0 Republic of Ireland Penalty to Ireland! Netherlands 1-0 Republic of Ireland Early pressure from Ireland. Katie Mc Cabe swings in a free-kick from 40 yards. The Dutch head away for a corner, can the Irish make anything of this? Netherlands 1-0 Republic of Ireland Back under way in Utrecht. Lineth Beerensteyn scored twice for the Netherlands as they defeated the Republic of Ireland At a glance Lineth Beerensteyn opens scoring in 20th minute for Netherlands Katie Mc Cabe equalises with penalty after Caitlin Hayes was fouled Beerensteyn fires home winner with eight minutes remaining from a corner The Republic of Ireland are bottom of League A2 despite after two defeats The Republic of Ireland fell to a second defeat in 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying with a 2-1 loss in the Netherlands. Lineth Beerensteyn opened the scoring in the 20th minute when she converted Lynn Wilms' cross. Katie Mc Cabe fired home the equaliser from the penalty spot five minutes after the restart after Caitlin Hayes was fouled by goalkeeper Lize Kop. However, just like against France in their opening qualifier, Carla Ward's side would end the game empty handed when Beerensteyn scored from a corner with just eight minutes left. Despite two strong performances in League A2, the Republic of Ireland are without a point and are bottom of the group ahead of April's double-header with Poland. Just like in their opener with France, the Republic of Ireland made a strong start in Utrecht but could not make the most of their early opportunities. Mc Cabe's deep corner was headed back across goal by Caitlin Hayes and Wilms had to get a touch to divert the ball around the post with her knee. The Brighton defender had a great chance moments later when Kyra Carusa hooked the ball across goal and Hayes, still up from the previous attack, could not head her effort on target. The Netherlands started to grow into the game from there. Wieke Kaptein dragged a shot wide from range before Courtney Brosnan had to be alert to claw the ball away from the feet of Beerenstyn when the Wolfsburg forward looked like she would tuck the ball away. But the hosts took a deserved lead when Wilms played a superb low ball across goal and Beerensteyn got in ahead of Aoife Mannion to touch home. Beerenstyn, who was getting all sorts of space in behind the defence, should have added a second at the end of the half but Brosnan made herself big to keep the forward out. However, the Republic of Ireland drew level five minutes after the restart when Hayes was caught by Kop when the Dutch keeper tried to punch the ball clear and Mc Cabe emphatically dispatched the penalty. Beerensteyn fired over from close range and Romee Leuchter fired a free kick straight at Brosnan as the hosts looked for an immediate response, and Manchester City's Vivienne Miedema had a gilt-edged chance when she fired over from Wilms' cut back from the edge of the area. Megan Connolly and Mc Cabe had long range efforts for the Irish but, in an outcome that mirrored the heartbreak of the game with France on Tuesday, there was late drama to come. Brosnan went to punch Esmee Brugts's corner but the ball fell kindly to Beerensteyn, who beat Connolly to the crucial touch and she was able to find the back of the net with eight minutes left. The Irish pushed for a late equaliser but came up just short of securing a famous point against the 2017 European champions. It was always going to be a big ask for the Republic of Ireland as they stepped up to League A against some of Europe's top sides, but they have shown they can compete at this level. However, despite two strong performances against two of Europe's top sides, they have nothing to show for their efforts. After facing the top sides in the group, all attentions will now turn to April's double-header with Poland - two fixtures which were always going to be crucial for their World Cup hopes. The top three sides in each League A group will have, in theory, an easier path to the 2027 World Cup, so coming out on top against Poland will be pivotal if they are to repeat reaching the finals in Australia in 2023. There has undoubtedly been progress under Carla Ward, and Saturday's performance was impressive considering they were missing key midfielder Denise O'Sullivan through injury, but now the challenge is to take that scalp and prove they can take that next step. Head here to get involved Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page Last Updated 7th March 2026 at 21: 40 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. 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