Belgium W 2, Republic of Ireland W 4

DUBLIN (Interstat) — In a stunning offensive display, the Ireland women’s national team opened its UEFA Women’s Nations League campaign with a decisive 4-2 victory over Belgium on Friday at a rain-swept Aviva Stadium. The match, a frenetic contest defined by a four-goal flurry in the second half, saw Ireland overcome an early deficit to secure a commanding win in front of the home supporters. The final score defied the pregame projections from Interstat, which had given Ireland a 59.1 percent probability to win and projected a narrower 2-1 outcome. The first half was a cagey, physical affair that produced… Read more...