Overview
- Ireland won 3-2 in Marbella in a capped, behind-closed-doors match that concluded a five-day training camp.
- Abbie Larkin delivered a goal and an assist, with Kyra Carusa and Denise O’Sullivan also scoring for Carla Ward’s side.
- Charlton goalkeeper Sophie Whitehouse earned her first senior cap as Ireland used 17 players and tweaked the press within a 5-3-2 shape.
- Ward kept the game off TV to limit scouting by upcoming opponents, with select media watching via an FAI-provided stream.
- Squad management continued with returns for Courtney Brosnan and Leanne Kiernan in camp, Tara O’Hanlon featuring late after injury, and Ruesha Littlejohn’s club disciplinary case remaining under review.