Ireland player ratings: Ziu and Connolly the best of the Irish on a tough night at the Aviva

Neatly overwhelmed for the hole two targets. An extraordinary error on 50 mins virtually value Eire however pulled off an important prohibit to disclaim Fridolina Rolfo moments then. The stay up for a blank sheet continues.

Caitlin Hayes 6

Great goal-saving ban from the Celtic defender to restrain Johanna Rytting Kaneryd scoring her 2d. Contributed some a very powerful clearances however overlooked the go which resulted in Sweden’s 2d.

Louise Quinn 6

Some other excellent efficiency from the Birmingham Town centurion. Alert at the farmland and within the breeze to close off a number of forays ahead however will probably be dissatisfied to not have cleared for the second one target.

Anna Patten 5

Switched off and misplaced monitor of Rytting Kaneryd at the left for the opener however carried out smartly differently on her 11th successive get started. Made manner for Megan Campbell.

Jessica Ziu 7

Dazzling shift at the West Ham midfiedler’s first aggressive get started in 18 months. Lucky to not have given away a first-half penalty however contributed some bad crosses. A very powerful intervention on 50 mins to restrain a undeniable target.

Megan Connolly 7

Noteceable night time from the Cork local within the engine room. Confirmed composure in ownership to get her facet transferring and carried out her defensive tasks with aplomb.

Jessie Stapleton 6

Made a sharp early intervention to disclaim Rytting Kaneryd throughout the field. Some mini mistakes from midfield however the 19-year-old labored tirelessly ahead of being changed by means of Tyler Toland at the day mark.

Lily Agg 6

Began in Denise O’Sullivan’s absence and installed an vigorous show in midfield. Must have opened the scoring however dragged Eire’s absolute best probability of the night time simply broad on 24 mins. Changed by means of Liverpool’s Leanne Kiernan.

Katie McCabe 6

Recovered from her impressive Australian shuttle to begin and confirmed some enchanment moments from left wing-back. Just right set-piece deliveries however the Arsenal big name couldn’t upload the spark Eire had to get again into the competition.

Amber Barrett 7

Nearly all of Eire’s absolute best possibilities got here in the course of the Donegal striker. A number of sturdy runs in at the back of put the Swedes beneath plenty drive. Must have levelled at the 30 minutes mark however despatched a header simply over, however a robust appearing right here.

Kyra Carusa 6

Tranquility get started however grew into the qualifier. Confirmed excellent energy to conserve the ball up and make allowance Eire go ahead however failed to check the goalkeeper herself. Changed by means of Aoife Mannion.

Eileen Gleeson 6

Made 5 adjustments (some injury-enforced) as her facet began brightly however nearest lacked composure when the obese moments arrived. The gaps left in defence will probably be a priority too. Now with out a win (or a target) in 5 successive video games.

Substitutions 5

Toland (59 mins) supplied unutilized legs ahead of Mannion, Kiernan and Campbell (all 73) have been offered. The utmost’s well-known lengthy throws led to some havoc, life Emily Murphy (84) made a overdue cameo.