Wales 2-1 Ireland Women's A

Ireland Women's A team lost out 2-1 in the first of their two match series against Wales this weekend in Cardiff, Wales.

The hosts were quick off the mark forcing keeper Vicki Green into a good save in the eighth minute and was called upon to make a number of other blocks before Carys Hopkins' deflection gave Wales a one nil half-time lead. Zara Delaney and Chloe Watkins both had good chances but to no avail.

Michelle Harvey levelled soon after the restart and Lizzie Colvin and Katherine Elkin combined well to draw a fine save as the Irish responded well.

But it was the Welsh who finally found a way through to copperfasten their victory in the 23rd minute when a goal mouth scramble and numerous deflections eventually resulted in a goal for Alys Brooks for the 2 -1 lead.

Speaking after the game, coach Gene Muller said "We played really well today and created quality chances I was surprised at some of our play it was creative and flowing if we play like this again tomorrow we will have a chance at a result"