NI World Cup hopes gone from 'improbable to impossible'
Michael McArdle admits Northern Ireland's chances of beating Portugal in a Women's World Cup play-off have "gone from improbable to impossible" after a 4-0 first leg defeat.
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Notable Quotes
"Northern Ireland's chances of beating Portugal in a Women's World Cup play-off have gone from improbable to impossible."
— Michael McArdle , Athlete
"It feels a bit harder on us than the actual game produced."
— Michael McArdle , Athlete
"There's the travel over to Portugal thrown in to allow us to relax a wee bit afterwards."
— Michael McArdle , Athlete
Key People
Catarina Amado is a Portuguese football player involved in the match.
Charlotte Havern is a young player for Northern Ireland who made her debut.
Cora Chambers is a player for Northern Ireland who received a red card.
Fatima Pinto is a Portuguese football player who scored in the game.
Jane McMaster is a defender for the Northern Ireland team who made her debut.
Jessica Silva is a Portuguese football player who contributed to the score against Northern Ireland.
Kess Elmore is a player for Northern Ireland who received her first cap.
Laura Rafferty is an experienced player on the Northern Ireland team.
Michael McArdle is the coach of the Northern Ireland women's football team.
Nadene Caldwell is an experienced player for Northern Ireland.
Birmingham City defender and survivor from the Euro 2022 squad.
Simone Magill is the captain of the Northern Ireland women's national football team.
Telma Encarnacao is a Portuguese football player known for scoring a penalty in the match.
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Michael McArdle admits Northern Ireland's chances of beating Portugal in a Women's World Cup play-off have "gone from improbable to impossible" after a 4-0 first leg defeat.
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