Overview
- The British anthem was mistakenly played over the PA before the Republic of Ireland’s women’s Under-19 European qualifier in Bulgaria.
- Shouting and whistling from spectators led to the music being cut, after which the Irish players sang Amhrán na bhFiann without accompaniment.
- A video of the incident was shared on social media by TOTAP Las Damas and picked up by Irish media outlets.
- Sweden defeated Ireland 3-1, with Katie Lawlee scoring on 73 minutes before Sweden added a late third.
- Ireland stay in the hunt to progress with matches against Poland on Saturday and hosts Bulgaria next Tuesday in Albena.