Ireland Soccer Qualifies for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
Ireland’s women’s soccer team booked their place at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand after a 1-0 aggregate play-off victory over Scotland.
Substitute Amber Barrett scored the only goal of the two-legged tie in extra-time at Hampden Park on Tuesday, securing Ireland's first appearance at a Women's World Cup since 2019. The victory is a major achievement for Ireland, who will now compete in their second-ever World Cup finals.
Ireland had lost the first leg of the play-off 1-0 at Tallaght Stadium, but they produced a spirited performance in the return leg to overturn the deficit and secure their place at the World Cup.
The match was a tense affair, with both teams creating chances to score. Ireland had the best chance of the first half when Katie McCabe's free-kick cannoned off the crossbar.
Scotland came close to scoring in the second half, but Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan made a number of saves to keep her team in the game.
The match went into extra-time, and it was Ireland who eventually broke the deadlock. Barrett, who had come on as a substitute in the second half, scored the winning goal in the 117th minute.
The goal sparked jubilant scenes among the Ireland players and staff. It was a historic moment for the team, who have now qualified for their second-ever World Cup finals.
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