Manager Eileen Gleeson described Julie-Ann Russell’s goal as ‘huge’.
Around the same time as John was guiding his Sligo Rovers side to an impressive 2-0 win over Bohemians, his sister Julie-Ann scored what could be an important goal in Ireland’s Euro 2025 qualification hunt.
Both sides were on zero points and ahead of this window, Ireland had a slightly better goal difference than the Poles . Although a late consolation in a 2-1 loss might sound insignificant, in the end, it could be key in the context of qualification, particularly as Poland lost 3-1 to Austria on Friday to increase the goal difference between the two sides. Afterwards, Gleeson went so far as to call it “huge… A very important goal.”
A long Megan Campbell throw-in was flicked on by Caitlin Hayes and an alert Russell was on hand to convert an opportunistic finish.
The call-up to this camp was her first since March 2020 and is on the back of superb form for Galway in the Women’s Premier Division. Named Player of the Month for March, Russell is a big reason why Galway United currently sit third in the table.
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