The meeting was on paper, but the defeat leaves a mark. Herve Renard's Blues lost to Ireland (3-1) on the final day of the Women's Euro 2025 qualifiers, synonymous with qualification for the Euros, after a 2-1 win over Sweden on July 12. 2025, Blues disappointed in Cork.

After a lackluster first half, aided by an all-white crowd, the Irish scored back-to-back goals within ten minutes through Denis O'Sullivan and Julie-Ann Russell. The group's bottom side held on despite a brace from Vicky Becho, who scored a third goal late in the match for Anna Patten.

The Clover players registered their first win in this qualifying phase after five defeats in as many matches. The top-ranked Blue Army will have to quickly forget this defeat. In nine days they open the Olympic tournament against Colombia.