Scotland 0 Republic Of Ireland 1

THE Republic of Ireland have qualified for the Women’s World Cup for the first time in the nation’s history as they defeated Scotland 1-0 at Hampden Park on Tuesday night.

A superb through ball from Cork’s Denise O’Sullivan followed by a calm and poignant finish from Donegal’s Amber Barrett was enough to seal Ireland’s place at the finals in Australia and New Zealand next summer.