Northern Ireland’s hopes of promotion in the Women’s Nations League evaporated as the Republic of Ireland cruised to a 6-1 Group A win at Windsor Park.
The Republic travelled north having already secured promotion to the top tier after five wins from five and their opponents never looked likely to deny their perfect record.
Leading 2-0 at half-time, the Republic turned on the style in the second half with four more goals, a world-class strike from captain Katie McCabe the pick of the bunch.
Northern Ireland were looking to avenge their 3-0 defeat in Dublin in September, and they started well with Rebecca Holloway heading over despite their opponents dominating possession.
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