Ireland

Scotland's Caroline Weir missed a first-half penalty and Amber Barrett then scored in the second half as Ireland beat Scotland 1-0 in their European ...

“I’m very disappointed – for the girls and for the whole nation,” said Martínez Losa, whose side enjoyed more than 70% of the possession but failed to maximise it. “We wanted to qualify for the World Cup so badly I apologise to the fans. With no player having touched it en route it was automatically disallowed but the home defence must have been mightily relieved Ireland’s lurking Lily Agg did not manage to capitalise on apparently crossed wires between their goalkeeper Lee Gibson and Sophie Howard. Part of her legacy could be seen on Tuesday night in the 10,708 crowd, a record attendance for a competitive Scotland women’s game. Preparation is everything and we were ready for every scenario. Formerly in charge of Arsenal, Martínez Losa watched horrified as Erin Cuthbert and Claire Emslie were among key home players negated by Pauw’s well‑structured back five.

Amber Barrett speaking to RTÉ: “Tony you know I talk a lot but I have nothing to say. That was the longest 20 minutes of my life. I don't know how we' ...

If the rest of the Ireland squad are as loose and relaxed as Vera Pauw and McCabe, then tension isn’t going to be the reason they don’t make it to the World Cup. If either Switzerland or Iceland fail to win in 120 minutes, then a victory for Ireland (in 120 minutes) would qualify them for the World Cup. Caroline Weir, the Scotland captain says: “They’re more of a team unit with a lot of fight. Ireland win the ball in Scotland’s half and Heather Payne takes a shot but straight at the goalkeeper. A bit of indecision after a through ball and Scotland have a claim for another penalty for a foul on Brosnan, but they win a corner. Scotland clear it out for a throw and another Campbell long throw causes trouble again but Payne puts the ball over the bar from inside the box. Then Scotland win the ball back high up the pitch but caught offside. Amber Barrett on for Ireland, Emma Mukandi and Christy Grimshaw on for Scotland off the bench. Ireland clear the ball. What a moment of brilliance by Ireland and could end up a magical moment in Irish soccer. Ireland clear and Barrett wins the ball importantly. 92 mins: Scotland play the ball about patiently despite the moment.

Ireland made history in Glasgow qualifying for their first World Cup. Here is how the Girls in Green got on in a remarkable night at Hampden Park, ...

Industrious as ever, the Ireland captain drew several fouls and was a constant thorn in the Scots’ side all evening. The hero of Finland, Agg enjoyed a fine performance and won the ball back on several occasions in midfield. Like Quinn, she was superbly calm when the game was in the melting pot. Making her 91st cap, Caldwell enjoyed a solid game on the left of Ireland’s back three. The Wicklow native had a fine evening, and was typically calm and assured at the heart of Ireland’s defence. Afterwards, Brosnan was superb under the high ball, quick off her line and made a big save from Erin Cuthbert’s effort on 70 minutes to keep Ireland ahead.

However, Caroline Weir was unable to find the net as Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan dived to her left to save well. Scotland responded to this ...

Both teams made a number of substitutes and it was an Ireland substitute who made the breakthrough in the 72nd minute, as Amber Barrett raced away before toe-poking beyond Gibson and into the far corner. It was proving to be an end-to-end contest and Ireland's O'Gorman Aine O'Gorman should have put the away side in front as she missed a simple headed chance from close range. Ireland were next to threaten in the 28th minute, as Megan Campbell's long throw ended up in the back of the net, but it was ruled that no-one got a touch and so the goal was disallowed.

Ireland have qualified for the World Cup for the first time in their history, after sealing a pulsating 1-0 win against Scotland at Hampden..

Latched onto a superb through ball from O’Sullivan to slot home past Lee Alexander in the Scottish goal. Was replaced by Amber Barrett in the 66th minute. Still looked a real threat when she was on the ball, as limited as her opportunities to get involved in play were. [https://t.co/mwmAKKQyjN] [#rtesoccer] [#SCOIRL] [pic.twitter.com/i59Kyu1oSU] However, Brosnan was on hand to spare Fahey’s blushes on her 105th senior international appearance. [https://t.co/JMjvghCiJa] [https://t.co/mwmAKKQyjN] [#rtesoccer] [#SCOIRL] [pic.twitter.com/REorX0lgFj] [https://t.co/aR8cFzAlWf] The World Cup beckons for Ireland. [https://t.co/mwmAKKQyjN] [#rtesoccer] [#SCOIRL] [pic.twitter.com/FOiuR6s9om] [https://t.co/mwmAKKQyjN] [#rtesoccer] [#SCOIRL] [pic.twitter.com/yWnkQKEggl] [https://t.co/mwmAKKQyjN] [#rtesoccer] [#SCOIRL] [pic.twitter.com/Jqe3G8RrPl]

In the first half, Courtney Brosnan made a critical penalty save to deny Caroline Weir and keep the scores level. Advertisement. Speaking to RTÉ Sport with a ...

Replacing Payne in attack, she was on the end of a move instigated by Howard’s errand pass out of defence. Both Sophie Howard and her goalkeeper Lee Alexander, exposed in the mix-up, were spared embarrassment by the rule prohibiting goals direct from throws. With each of her scuds, the Scots looked shakier and there is the bizarre sight of the ball gliding directly into the net on 28 minutes. Midfield shaped up to the key battleground and the battle of former Glasgow City teammates Denise O’Sullivan and Erin Cuthbert was an intriguing subplot. Ireland started brightly: they needed to wait just 30 seconds for one of the most potent threats, Megan Campbell’s throw-ins, to be unleashed. [https://t.co/aR8cFzAlWf]

Amber Barrett struck on the counter shortly after coming on as a substitute.

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Amber Barrett is from Milford, in Donegal, but her grandfather hails from Creeslough.

Not pretty, as their captain confirmed on the eve of the contest. This night will accelerate the process; a journey that did not end here, but will begin. Weir emulated Cuthbert’s midfield eminence; a fine run and shot requiring Brosnan’s fullest attention. Scotland had no answer to Campbell’s projectiles. It was a recipe for containing defence, not committed attack. It is a sumptuous, searing finish of absolute conviction.

Ireland manager Vera Pauw said her team had prepared for every possible scenario ahead of their 1-0 win over Scotland in Glasgow on Tuesday to qualify for ...

"The hard work of the players has been amazing - I couldn't ask for any more. We trained for everything and we were ready for every scenario." "I can't believe it.

Ireland have qualified for their first ever Women's World Cup, while Switzerland have also earned a trip to Australia and New Zealand for 2023's tournament.

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Ireland and Switzerland qualified for the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand after wins over Scotland and Wales while Portugal will advance ...

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Ireland is going to its first Women's World Cup next year and was joined by Switzerland as both won in the European playoffs.

Áslaug Munda Gunnlaugsdóttir was sent off for a foul conceding the penalty that Carole Costa scored to lead in the 55th. Those were Switzerland and Ireland. However, Portugal had to wait for the result of the later game in Scotland to see if its Women’s World Cup debut was assured.

Amber Barrett says the recent tragedy in Creeslough, where a blast at a service station killed 10 people, puts the "best day of her life" into perspective.

Now, they're heading to the World Cup for the first time. The draw for the 2023 Women's World Cup will be conducted by FIFA on October 22 in Auckland, with three of the 32 teams still yet to be confirmed. From sharing clothes to the World Cup in five years "This is for Creeslough, this is for Donegal, this is for Ireland." "I know people that died in the tragedy, I know people that were affected by the tragedy, I know people who were first on the scene at the tragedy and I've not been able to put into words about it. - The team qualified for its first World Cup