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06 Sept 2025

World University games come to an end for Ailbhe Clancy and Ireland

Ireland 0 Great Britain 2

World University games come to an end for Ailbhe Clancy and Ireland

Ireland manager Colin Bell speaks to his side after the game against Canada. INPHO/Tommy Dickson

The World University Games adventure came to an for Ailbhe Clancy and the Ireland women's team earlier today when they were deated by 2-0 by Great Britain in Taiwan's Chang Gung University Stadium.

Ailbhe made her first appearance of the tournament in today's game when she was introduced as a 66th minute substitute but was unable to prevent Ireland from falling to defeat in the 9th/10th place play-off.

Ireland began their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Mexico before suffering a 1-0 defeat when they faced Canada in their second game.

Next up for Ireland was a game against Chinese Taipei which finished 1-1 before Ireland emerged victorious on penalties.

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