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Sheva scored the Republic of Ireland's first goal after being introduced at half-time Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward said that her side were "superb" in the second half of their 4-0 Nations League win in Greece. After a sluggish first half, goals from substitutes Marissa Sheva and Amber Barrett, as well as Kyra Carusa and Jessie Stapleton, helped the visitors to victory. Ward was pleased with their clinical display and the contributions of substitutes like Sheva and Barrett, as well as captain Katie Mc Cabe, who was involved in two goals. "The players deserve credit, we haven't had a lot of time on the grass but the amount of things we have implemented, particularly second half was great to see, " she told RTE. "They [the substitutes] have come on and made a huge difference in just being able to stretch Greece and play with a little bit more intensity that allowed us to dominate the game. I thought second half was superb. " Republic of Ireland beat Greece 4-0 in Nations League Despite a lacklustre first half in Crete, in which the Republic of Ireland lacked cohesion, Ward said the half-time team talk was an encouraging one. "I think at half-time it was a really calm message of just remembering what we're going after, " she added. "We probably weren't looking at the spaces we wanted to and looking to stretch them, we needed to do that more and when we increased the tempo it was much better. The English manager acknowledged that the introduction of Mc Cabe was key to the turnaround, but that she has had to manage the Arsenal midfielder's minutes as she has been carrying a calf strain. "We knew she had 45 minutes in her so we had a choice do we start her and have to bring her off, but I wanted to go the other way she has made a massive impact as has Marissa, I think it was a squad effort. " Ward also praised Barrett, who marked her 50th cap with a well-take fourth goal after coming on. "What an individual and player she is to work with. She said 'thank you for giving me the opportunity' but actually I thank her for getting that final goal. "That is what she is capable of she comes on and gets the goal, she is a big moment player. " The questions around De Bruyne's Man City departure England thrash Belgium to top Nations League group I am the only voice defending Spurs - Postecoglou Mary Beard’s quest to uncover the real Julius Caesar The acclaimed Australian drama returns with a new twist A notorious and much-feared Irish crime organisation James Acaster and Josh Widdicombe grapple with dilemmas The 'rugby student' stepping up to lead Ireland Pre-contract agreements - why are they different in NI? Record-breaker Dunlop 'breaks mould' of modern sporting heroes Meet Jude Mc Atamney - the New York Giants kicker from Derry Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners The questions around De Bruyne's Man City departure The Commentators’ View: Stonewall penalties & Premier League play-offs. Audio The Commentators’ View: Stonewall penalties & Premier League play-offs Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter Mychelle The Cowdrey Lecture: What is the Spirit of Cricket? Audio The Cowdrey Lecture: What is the Spirit of Cricket? Should female footballers play on different pitches? Fan jeers and a cupped ear - is Postecoglou feeling the friction? 'We are Chelsea B team' - Why Strasbourg fans are in civil war The Grand National jockey who is allergic to horses Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Shirts, sponsors and bad blood: how Trump's tariffs might affect sport Grand Slam Track - what is it and what does it mean for athletics? Football's new phrasebook - modern language or just jargon? Why was Jota goal not offside - and does law need changing? When Liverpool nearly missed out on Salah 2025 County Championship - club-by-club guide 'The Goose' chases golds before return to dental school Was this the best free-kick in Premier League history? Video Was this the best free-kick in Premier League history? Five things to look for in Champions Cup last 16 The next Neymar & 43-year-old strikers - Copa Libertadores set to begin Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.