History made as Ireland secure famous victory over Scotland to seal World Cup qualification

The Republic of Ireland will play at the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time next year after a famous 1-0 triumph over Scotland in their do-or-die qualifying tie in Hampden Park on Tuesday night.

Donegal's Amber Barrett struck low into the bottom corner on the 72nd minute, leading Ireland to victory.

Switching the ball from her left foot to right, the striker’s poise was validated by a superb languid finish across Lee Alexander into the far corner.

Into a moment of joy came one of sorrow – the Donegal woman sinking to her knees, pointing to the blank armband donned to commemorate victims of last weekend’s Creeslough tragedy in home county.

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

Speaking to RTÉ Sport with a Donegal flag draped around her shoulders, Barrett dedicated the victory to the victims of the Creeslough tragedy, "those 10 beautiful souls".

Earlier, results elsewhere meant a win for Ireland in Glasgow would secure qualification.

Vera Pauw's side were helped to automatic qualification as Iceland lost 4-1 to Portugal after extra-time.

Switzerland will join Ireland in the draw, after they beat Wales 2-1 after extra-time in Zurich.

GOAL IRELAND!!!

Amber Barrett with the speed and the finish to put Ireland into the lead at Hampden Park