"Full-time: Ireland 4-2 Belgium Ireland take a two-goal lead to Leuven for Tuesday's second-leg after Katie McCabe stars with two goals! Marissa Sheva struck a wondergoal too after an own goal by the Belgium goalkeeper, but the visitors got themselves back into the tie with Marie Detuyer finding the net late on to cut the deifcit to two."
"Carla Ward's side dominated in terms of poessession and chances, but there will be frustration at the manner of the two concessions which give Belgium a lifeline next week."
Ireland secured a 4-2 victory over Belgium in the first leg, carrying a two-goal lead to Leuven for the return match. Katie McCabe scored two goals and Marissa Sheva produced a wondergoal, with one goal stemming from an own goal by the Belgium goalkeeper. Belgium pulled a goal back late through Marie Detuyer, reducing the deficit to two and giving the tie renewed tension. Carla Ward's team controlled possession and created the better chances but conceded in frustrating ways, leaving concerns over defensive lapses despite the strong attacking display.
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