Ireland women's soccer

2022 - 10 - 11

Courtney Brosnan

The Republic Of Ireland Qualify For The 2023 FIFA Women's World ... (Forbes)

On a night of high drama in the European play-offs, the Republic of Ireland qualified for the FIFA Women's World Cup finals by defeating Scotland 1-0 at ...

The ninth edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup hosted next summer by Australia and New Zealand has been expanded to include 32 teams, an increase of eight teams from the previous finals in France in 2019. Despite having three-quarters of possession during the game, Scotland created few other clear chances with Ireland finishing up with more shots on target. Coached by Vera Pauw, who previously managed the national teams of Scotland, Russia and South Africa, as well as taking her native Netherlands to the semi-finals of UEFA Women's Euro 2009, Ireland have steadily improved since her appointment in 2019. A second-half goal by substitute Amber Barrett of Turbine Potsdam was enough to seal the win the Republic of Ireland required. Which two of the three would qualify tonight was dependent on a combination of their previous group stage results and their scoreline tonight creating as much confusion as excitement. With three play-off finals being played around the continent on the same evening, a convoluted system meant that only two of the winners would qualify tonight directly for the World Cup finals.

Ireland delight as Amber Barrett sends them to World Cup with ... (The Guardian)

Scotland's Caroline Weir missed a first-half penalty and Amber Barrett then scored in the second half as Ireland beat Scotland 1-0 in their European ...

“I’m very disappointed – for the girls and for the whole nation,” said Martínez Losa, whose side enjoyed more than 70% of the possession but failed to maximise it. “We wanted to qualify for the World Cup so badly I apologise to the fans. With no player having touched it en route it was automatically disallowed but the home defence must have been mightily relieved Ireland’s lurking Lily Agg did not manage to capitalise on apparently crossed wires between their goalkeeper Lee Gibson and Sophie Howard. Part of her legacy could be seen on Tuesday night in the 10,708 crowd, a record attendance for a competitive Scotland women’s game. Preparation is everything and we were ready for every scenario. Formerly in charge of Arsenal, Martínez Losa watched horrified as Erin Cuthbert and Claire Emslie were among key home players negated by Pauw’s well‑structured back five.

World Cup playoff as it happened: Ireland qualify for the World Cup ... (The Irish Times)

Amber Barrett speaking to RTÉ: “Tony you know I talk a lot but I have nothing to say. That was the longest 20 minutes of my life. I don't know how we' ...

If the rest of the Ireland squad are as loose and relaxed as Vera Pauw and McCabe, then tension isn’t going to be the reason they don’t make it to the World Cup. If either Switzerland or Iceland fail to win in 120 minutes, then a victory for Ireland (in 120 minutes) would qualify them for the World Cup. Caroline Weir, the Scotland captain says: “They’re more of a team unit with a lot of fight. Ireland win the ball in Scotland’s half and Heather Payne takes a shot but straight at the goalkeeper. A bit of indecision after a through ball and Scotland have a claim for another penalty for a foul on Brosnan, but they win a corner. Scotland clear it out for a throw and another Campbell long throw causes trouble again but Payne puts the ball over the bar from inside the box. Then Scotland win the ball back high up the pitch but caught offside. Amber Barrett on for Ireland, Emma Mukandi and Christy Grimshaw on for Scotland off the bench. Ireland clear the ball. What a moment of brilliance by Ireland and could end up a magical moment in Irish soccer. Ireland clear and Barrett wins the ball importantly. 92 mins: Scotland play the ball about patiently despite the moment.

Ireland qualify for 2023 Women's World Cup with Donegal's Amber ... (Independent.ie)

Amber Barrett is from Milford, in Donegal, but her grandfather hails from Creeslough.

Not pretty, as their captain confirmed on the eve of the contest. This night will accelerate the process; a journey that did not end here, but will begin. Weir emulated Cuthbert’s midfield eminence; a fine run and shot requiring Brosnan’s fullest attention. Scotland had no answer to Campbell’s projectiles. It was a recipe for containing defence, not committed attack. It is a sumptuous, searing finish of absolute conviction.

Kylie Murphy wants to see Ireland cash in on success of women's team (Sunday World)

Wexford Youths star Kylie Murphy believes Irish soccer is on the brink of a glorious explosion — and now she is hoping the club game can cash in on the ...

“It would be huge if we qualify for our first major tournament and would lift the whole country. “What we would love to have here is a professional league where the funding is there to pay the players a good wage and made sure they don’t have to go to England to earn a living. “Now we can now focus on training and preseason, so sponsorship is incredibly important for us to build the game at all levels in Ireland.” “Back them, we were hard pressed to have a t-shirt to play in and used to go out at the start of every year to fundraise to pay for the team. “It’s so exciting to see how far women’s soccer has come in Ireland and I can only imagine what it will be like if we qualify for the World Cup,” began Murphy, speaking to the “It’s so exciting to see how far women’s soccer has come in Ireland and I can only imagine what it will be like if we qualify for the World Cup”

Supersub Amber Barrett sends Ireland to the World Cup (RTE.ie)

The Republic of Ireland qualified for the World Cup on an emotional, historic night at Hampden Park after Amber Barrett rose from the bench to settle a ...

There was simply no way past this Irish team who collapsed in unison at the final whistle. The Irish bench exploded with joy, but there was work to do yet. There were heroes everywhere for Ireland – the back line was immense. The Donegal woman took it in her stride magnificently before sliding a lovely finish beyond Alexander. Please review their details and accept them to load the content. In the 62nd minute Weir rode three tackles before slipping it to Cuthbert. Lisa Evans galloped down the right and dinked in a cross that Agg glanced away; then Weir shanked a shot wide from inside the box. Fahey’s attempt was headed off the line by Howard, Agg’s effort was saved and then Caldwell’s scooped shot was again stopped by Howard in a breathless three seconds. Task simplified: victory at Hampden Park would seal a ticket to the World Cup. The Real Madrid star showed flashes of her quality, twirling away from pressure in the centre circle before driving forward and testing Brosnan. Their aggression seemed to catch Scotland by surprise as the Irish swarmed all over key trio Caroline Weir, Erin Cuthbert and Sam Kerr. In his match programme notes Scotland boss Pedro Martinez Losa issued a simple instruction to the home fans: "Be loud".