Republic Of Ireland Women's Team Have Qualified For The World Cup Finals For The First Time In History

Donegal native Amber Barrett scored the winning goal, 18 minutes from time.

The Republic of Ireland women's team have qualified for the World Cup finals for the first time in their history.

They beat Scotland 1-nil in their play off at Hampden Park last night.

Donegal native Amber Barrett scored the winning goal, 18 minutes from time.

Barrett dedicated the her goal to the victims of the Creeslough tragedy, both of her grandparents hail from the village in Donegal.

This was after goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan saved a first half penalty from Caroline Weir.

The finals will be staged in Australia and New Zealand next summer, with the draw to take place on Saturday week.

The goal from Amber Barrett that sends Ireland to the 2023 Women’s World Cup!pic.twitter.com/ha3l98Mqiw

— The42.ie (@The42_ie) October 11, 2022

Chelsea's ascent to the top of Group E in the Champions League came at a price.

Reece James limped out of their 2-nil win away to AC Milan.

Pep Guardiola decided not to risk Erling Haaland in Manchester City's goalless draw with Copenhagen in Group G.

The City manager said the 20 goal Norwegian was tired after the weekend's win over Southampton.

And Celtic remain rooted to the bottom of Group F following last night's 2-nil defeat at home to R-B Leipzig.

Liverpool will look to put their latest Premier League set-back behind them when they take on Rangers at Ibrox tonight in Champions League Group A.

Kick off in Glasgow is at 8.

Napoli will book their last 16 place if they maintain their 100 per cent record at home to Ajax (pr: Eye-ax).


Having taken one point from the last six available, Tottenham need a win tonight at home to Eintracht Frankfurt in Group D.

That game also has an 8pm start.

The other tie in that Group sees Sporting host Marseille.

GAELIC GAMES

Last night in Hawkfield,in Whitewater Shopping Centre's U23 Hurling B Championship Final Broadford  1- 15 beat St. Columba's 0- 7.

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RACING

Local action resumes at Punchestown this afternoon, with a seven-race card getting underway at ten-past-2.