Niamh Fahey relishing ‘hugely exciting’ chance to qualify for World Cup
Once again a women’s football team led by a Dutch head coach is poised to make history. This time, however, they are Irish.
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Once again a women’s football team led by a Dutch head coach is poised to make history. This time, however, they are Irish.
Being within touching distance of qualifying for a first-ever World Cup is all still sinking in for Republic of Ireland defender Niamh Fahey, whose side's success in finishing second in their group earned them a bye into the second round of October's UEFA qualification play-offs.
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Claire O'Riordan and Harriet Scott come into another reshuffled Republic of Ireland defence for this evening's clash in Slovakia, while Lily Agg earns a first competitive start after her match-winning contribution against Finland last Thursday.
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Shelbourne's Jessie Stapleton and West Ham United's Isibeal Atkinson have both been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier clash in Slovakia.
Ireland captain Katie McCabe has paid tribute to those who have paved the way previously as their 1-0 win over Finland brought them a giant step closer to reaching a first-ever major tournament.
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.