Italy W 1, Northern Ireland W 0

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (Interstat) — A second-half own goal by defender Sarah Cathryn Ann Robson proved the decisive moment as the Italy women’s national team secured a 1-0 victory over Northern Ireland in an international friendly on Saturday. The match, played before a crowd at The Oval, was a defensive struggle for long periods, with the solitary goal arriving in unfortunate circumstances for the home side in the 63rd minute. The contest appeared destined for a stalemate until a dangerous Italian attacking move resulted in the ball deflecting off Northern Ireland’s Robson and into her own net. The own goal… Read more...