Floored by emotion, grounded by the challenges still ahead
Several Republic of Ireland players fell to their knees at the final whistle on Thursday night as they closed out a 1-0 win against Finland that sent them to the World Cup play-offs.
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FAI plans review into empty seats at Tallaght
The FAI will review why there were empty seats at Thursday night's World Cup qualifier against Finland, which had officially sold out two months ago.
Breaking Ireland edge past Finland to make World Cup play-offs
The Republic of Ireland are into the World Cup play-offs after a nervy, scrappy 1-0 win against Finland in front of a record crowd at Tallaght Stadium.
Campbell makes first Ireland start in three years
Republic of Ireland boss Vera Pauw has turned to Megan Campbell to fill the defensive void left by the injured Niamh Fahey for tonight's World Cup qualifier against Finland at Tallaght Stadium.
Vera Pauw and Katie McCabe set the tone ahead of enormous night
A relaxed Katie McCabe and bullish Vera Pauw set the tone for the Republic of Ireland ahead of a massive showdown with Finland at Tallaght Stadium tonight.
Preview: Time to wash away the pain of past failures
The Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualification journey began back in December 2020.
Finns say they're underdogs as momentum swings Ireland's way
Finland's interim boss Marko Saloranta believes the Republic of Ireland's impressive improvement makes them favourites ahead of tomorrow night's crunch World Cup qualifier at Tallaght Stadium.
Fahey ruled out but Pauw confident Irish will shine
Experienced Republic of Ireland defender Niamh Fahey is out of Thursday night's crucial World Cup qualifier against Finland at Tallaght Stadium due to a groin injury.