Emily Cassap scores debut goal for Northern Ireland against Switzerland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 8:46 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Emily Cassap made an impact on her Northern Ireland debut by scoring a goal just 66 seconds after coming on as a substitute. The match against Switzerland saw Northern Ireland trailing 2-0 before Cassap's strike reduced the deficit. Despite this effort, Northern Ireland was unable to secure a positive result. Cassap expressed her delight at scoring one of her best goals and highlighted the challenging nature of the match. She entered the national team after moving from England and has previously impressed at the underage level.
- •Cassap scored just 66 seconds into her debut match.
- •Northern Ireland was down 2-0 before Cassap's goal.
- •Geraldine Reuteler and Smilla Vallotto scored for Switzerland.
- •Cassap switched from playing underage for England to Northern Ireland.
- •Michael McArdle provided Cassap her senior debut during the international window.
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Scoring on NI debut 'unbelievable' - Cassap
- 8:40 PMBBC Sport — Scoring on NI debut unbelievable - Cassap
"Northern Ireland debutant Emily Cassap says her strike just 66 seconds after her introduction was "probably the best goal I have ever scored".
"Northern Ireland debutant Emily Cassap says her strike just 66 seconds after her introduction was "probably the best goal I have ever scored".
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 8:46 PMScoring on NI debut 'unbelievable' - Cassap
Northern Ireland debutant Emily Cassap says her strike just 66 seconds after her introduction was "probably the best goal I have ever scored".
- BBC SportJun 9, 2026, 8:40 PMScoring on NI debut unbelievable - Cassap
Northern Ireland debutant Emily Cassap says her strike just 66 seconds after her introduction was "probably the best goal I have ever scored".
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