Tyler Toland was undaunted by the big stage last night and was one of the stars of the show as the Republic of Ireland drew 0-0 away to defending European champions the Netherlands.
At just 16, Toland was into the lion’s dell, but Colin Bell’s decision to include her was totally vindicated by a display of real maturity.
In the tenth minute, Toland blocked off the line from a dangerous Dutch corner, which Stefanie van der Gragt thought she had converted.
Off the line!!!
Brilliant from 16-year-old Tyler Toland. Don't forget you can watch the game in full over at https://t.co/ujNLuioJ2c. #IRLWNT#COYGIGpic.twitter.com/bSg0sPKH9J
— eir Sport (@eirSport) November 28, 2017
Soon after, the St Johnston woman was at it again as she headed off the goal-line to keep the sheet clean and again frustrated van der Gragt.
Off the line again!
Superb defending again from Tyler Toland. You can watch the game in full over at https://t.co/ujNLuioJ2c. #IRLWNT#COYGIGpic.twitter.com/OCTeVadVNv
— eir Sport (@eirSport) November 28, 2017
Naturally, Toland’s display stood out for observers and the world of Twitter was alight with glowing messages about the Deele College student’s display: