Republic of Ireland Women Triumph in Poland

Republic of Ireland Women Triumph in Poland
Emily Murphy of Republic of Ireland celebrates scoring her teams first goal Photo by Mateusz SlodkowskiGetty Images

Republic of Ireland Women won their World Cup Qualifying League A Group 2 match away to Poland 3-2.

Emily Murphy’s opener and a Katie McCabe strike from outside the box gave Carla Ward’s side a great start as they chased their first points of the campaign.

Tanja Pawollek pulled one back before half-time, but Marissa Sheva restored the two-goal advantage after the break.

Ewa Pajor set up a nervous finish with a 78th-minute goal, not helped by McCabe missing a penalty.

But Ireland claimed the victory and will play the same opponent in Dublin on Saturday.

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