Ireland vs Scotland

Ireland face Scotland as they look to secure their place at the World Cup. Live last update: 19:28. Image : Ryan Byrne/INPHO ...

Scotland had a decent spell of possession before that, so the Arsenal star did well to relieve some of the pressure on the Irish goal. First and foremost though, they must get past a Scottish team who are the bookies’ favourites to progress and unlike Ireland, have major tournament experience having qualified for both the last World Cup and the 2017 Euros. Brosnan comes for the ball and collides with Thomas, but the referee points for a corner rather than a penalty. It’s a huge day for women’s football, with the Irish team potentially 90 minutes away from sealing a World Cup spot. They need to settle as Scotland are in the ascendancy still. So those results mean a win for Ireland in 120 minutes will send them to the World Cup, while a penalty kicks victory would send them to New Zealand for the playoff. Those Campbell throws are a big plus for Ireland though and are likely to cause problems throughout the game. Megan Connolly’s long throw reaches the penalty area, but it’s a little too long and eludes the Irish attackers. It falls to Payne on the edge of the area, who shoots well over with a first-time effort. Ireland face Scotland as they look to secure their place at the World Cup. HALF-TIME: SCOTLAND 0-0 IRELAND Scotland 0-0 Ireland