In her first match as Republic of Ireland manager, Carla Ward celebrated a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Turkey in the Women's Nations League. The match, described as 'scrappy' and 'not pretty,' saw Kyra Carusa score a pivotal goal right before half-time. While Ward noted the importance of the three points, she acknowledged the need for improvement, particularly in creating clear scoring chances. Additionally, the pitch conditions influenced their approach, but Ward emphasized the execution of planned tactics. Finding a suitable position for star player Katie McCabe was also highlighted as essential for the team's development.
It's not pretty, but the three points are the most important thing. We need to build on this win and improve our play.
We want to be more aggressive, but Turkey made it a certain type of game that we had to adjust to during the match.
Despite the conditions of the pitch, we executed our planned goal perfectly, showcasing the hard work we've put in all week.
Finding Katie McCabe's best position is crucial; ideally, we want her further up the pitch because she is world-class.
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