Any time a nation scores its first-ever goal at a major tournament, there’s reason to celebrate. But on Wednesday against Canada, Katie McCabe made sure Ireland went into the Women’s World Cup history books in style.
After former Stanford University forward Kyra Carusa’s shot was sent out of play in the fourth minute, McCabe stepped to the corner and sent a cross into the box with her left foot.
The Irish captain’s inswinging corner soared over the defense and Canada goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan’s flailing arm, glancing off the post and into the net for the goal.
