'Wettest game in history': Flooded pitch fails to dampen spirits of Ireland's womenThomson ReutersIreland secured promotion to League A of the Women's Nations League with a 1-0 win away to Albania on Tuesday, but had to come through torrential rain, thunderstorms, and a pitch which resembled a lake. "Wettest game in history but job done and top of the group with the girlsss," Ireland captain Katie McCabe posted on Instagram after the match in Shkoder. After 20 minutes of play the first rumbles were heard, accompanied by torrential rain. The game was scoreless at half-time and play was suspended for an hour as ground staff cleared the waterlogged pitch. Denise O'Sullivan scored the winner in the 88th minute, and with four wins from four games, Ireland have secured the group win and promotion with two games still to play.

Source: Irish Independent November 01, 2023 23:07 UTC