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Republic of Ireland hammered by Slovenia in Nations League clash after worrying performance for manager Carla Ward

IRELAND suffered a heavy loss against Slovenia in the UEFA Women’s Nations League on Tuesday evening.

Carla Ward’s side were soundly beaten 4-0 after a shocking performance at ŠRC Bonifika in Koper.

25 February 2025; Republic of Ireland players, from left, Kyra Carusa, Denise O'Sullivan and Katie McCabe react after their side conceded a third goal, scored by Zara Kramzar, during the UEFA Women's Nations League B match between Slovenia and Republic of Ireland at Bonifika Stadium in Koper, Slovenia. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Republic of Ireland players upset after the heavy defeat to Slovenia
25 February 2025; Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward reacts during the UEFA Women's Nations League B match between Slovenia and Republic of Ireland at Bonifika Stadium in Koper, Slovenia. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward will be concerned with the poor showing

Slovenia’s forward Lara Prašnikar opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, assisted by Zala Kramžar, and added a second goal in the 28th minute with help from Kaja Korošec.

Kramžar extended Slovenia’s lead in the 34th minute, with Maja Sternad providing the assist.

Ireland conceded a fourth after trailing by three at the break, Kajzba netted the winner in the 81st to put the icing on the cake for the host.

The poor showing came their UEFA Nations League Group B, Group 2 opening win last Friday against Turkey.

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