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\nan unexpected diplomatic embarrassment after God Save the
\nKing<\/em> was played in place of the Republic of Ireland\u2019s national
\nanthem \u2013 prompting audible protests and an improvised rescue by the
\nIrish squad.<\/p>\n
\nagainst Sweden, turning dutifully towards the tricolour positioned
\nbeside the dugouts. But instead of Amhr\u00e1n na bhFiann<\/em>, the
\nstadium tannoy launched into the opening bars of the British
\nnational anthem, long associated with the monarchy and used by
\nEngland and Northern Ireland teams.<\/p>\n
\noff abruptly, with the music fading into a confused silence as
\nofficials attempted to work out what had gone wrong. For several
\nmoments, players stood motionless, exchanging bewildered looks as
\nthe mistake sank in.<\/p>\n
\nIreland\u2019s anthem queued up, the visitors acted on their own
\ninitiative. The Irish players, joined by their coaches and
\nsupporters, began singing Amhr\u00e1n na bhFiann<\/em> a cappella,
\nreclaiming the moment from what might otherwise have been a
\nsignificant diplomatic slight. Their unaccompanied rendition filled
\nthe ground, met with applause from around the touchline.<\/p>\n
\nfootball. Ireland briefly channelled their early composure into a
\nlead through Katie Lawlee, before Sweden responded with two goals
\nfrom Ella Lundin and another from Agnes Ekberg to secure a 3\u20131
\nvictory.<\/p>\n