2023 FIFAWWC: Australia Claim 1st 3 Points in Tournament after Defeating Ireland 1-0

On Thursday, FIFA Women's World Cup Co-Hosts, Australia, opened their 2023 FIFAWWC run with a 1-0 victory over Ireland.

The game was tough and competitive between both teams, as the mighty Irish team refused to surrender to be defeated and were so close to getting the equalizer.

The full-time whistle was a real celebration for women's football, as the audience cheered and greeted both team's players into Stadium Australia.

With less than three hours to kick-off, the atmosphere is building at Stadium Australia in Sydney where Ireland’s women’s team will make their FIFA World Cup Debut #WWC2023 #coygig pic.twitter.com/ABZ05tVc2L

— TheJournal.ie (@thejournal_ie) July 20, 2023

Yes, it is a really frustrating start for the Irish by the beginning of their run, but it is a joyful one for the Co-Hosts to capture the first three points in the group stage. 

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Australia's national anthem is played for the first time at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/CH4RD9qV1T

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 20, 2023

Ireland will face next Canada, while Australia will go one-on-one against Nigeria.