Player Ratings: Amber Barrett and Courtney Brosnan golden in Glasgow for Ireland on historic night

When Republic of Ireland kicked off at Hampden Park, Vera Pauw's side knew victory over Scotland could carry them on a direct route to a first ever World Cup.

Results went their way and, with everything on the line, they delivered collectively and individually in a tense, tough and cagey play-off in Glasgow.

Here's how Ireland's history-makers fared in the 1-0 win...

Courtney Brosnan - 9

She had little to do for the first 12 minutes but then suddenly had to face a penalty after Niamh Fahey's unfortunate handball. But the Everton goalkeeper, who has established herself as the clear number one under Vera Pauw, made a superb save, springing to her left and stopping Caroline Weir's spot kick to prevent the Irish side from falling behind on away soil.

Had one worrying moment shortly after that when she rushed out to try and get the ball ahead of Scottish forward Martha Thomas but avoided the concession of another penalty after colliding with the player.

An incredible sequence as Ireland concede a very unlucky penalty but Courtney Brosnan makes the save