Ireland conceded a late equaliser to Greece in their 2021 European Championships qualifier in Athens on Tuesday afternoon. The game finished 1-1.
Ireland had taken the lead in the 13th minute through Amber Barrett and held that advantage for nearly 80 minutes. That was until Greece's Spyridonidou touched the ball beyond Ireland goalkeeper Marie Hourihan.
Ireland's goal came via a brilliant finish from Barrett.
A long ball down the line from Ireland captain Katie McCabe - who played at left-back - evaded the Greek defence with a bounce before landing at the right foot of Barrett.
The 23-year-old lobbed Greece goalkeeper Papakonstantinou with a deft touch to find the net.
Greece 0-1 Ireland - Amber Barrett gives Ireland a well deserved lead with a wonderfully delicate lob to give Anthi Papakonstantinou no chance in the Greek goal. Follow it here https://t.co/hFTXszcDFT #rtesoccer #GREIRL #20x20 pic.twitter.com/YBATeS8fmX
— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) November 12, 2019
Jamie Finn made her Ireland senior debut in midfield, while Emily Whelan made her first competitive start. Denise O'Sullivan won her 75th cap.
The draw puts Ireland second in Group I with seven points from three games, behind leaders Germany on 12.
Ireland's next game will be at home to Greece on March 6th. They then play away to Montenegro on March 11th.
Already in the group, Ireland had wins at home to Montenegro and Ukraine.
Full-time: Greece 1-1 Ireland - Heartbreak for Ireland as an injury time equaliser from Anastasia Spyridonidou gives the hosts a 1-1 draw in Athens. #rtesoccer #GREIRL #20x20 pic.twitter.com/hUhmxd3PuN
— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) November 12, 2019
