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…
BBC Sport reports: 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.
This sports story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include NI World Cup, Michael McArdle and Northern Ireland.
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- NI World Cup, Michael McArdle, Northern Ireland, Portugal
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