4-1
Jess Fishlock was the star of the show as Wales earned a convincing 4-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their friendly match at the Cardiff City Stadium. Fishlock opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a well-taken strike, before Angharad James and Hannah Cain added two quick goals to put the hosts firmly in control. Rachel Rowe then made it four in the second half, before Lauren Wade scored a well-taken consolation for Northern Ireland.
The result was a testament to Wales’ dominance throughout the match, with Fishlock’s goal setting the tone for the rest of the game. The Welsh side were in control from the outset, and Fishlock’s strike gave them the lead they needed to take control of the game. James and Cain then added two more goals to give Wales a comfortable 3-0 lead at half-time.
The second half saw Wales continue their dominance, with Rowe adding a fourth goal to put the result beyond doubt. Northern Ireland did manage to pull one back through Wade’s goal, but it was too little too late as Wales ran out comfortable 4-1 winners.
The result was a great boost for Wales, who will now be looking to build on this performance in their upcoming fixtures. Fishlock was undoubtedly the star of the show, but the whole team put in a great performance to secure the win. It was a dominant display from Wales, and one that will give them plenty of confidence going into their next matches.