Republic of Ireland secured their first points in World Cup qualifying Group A2 with a 3-2 victory over Poland in Gdansk. The win, featuring goals from Emily Murphy and Katie McCabe, moves Ireland up to third place in the group.
Katie McCabe volleyed home a stunning second goal for Republic of Ireland [Getty Images]
Republic of Ireland claimed their first points in World Cup qualifying Group A2 as they held on for a 3-2 win over Poland in Gdansk.
Carla Ward's side had come up empty-handed in their first two games, but this time they had the better edge to bank a win that lifts them into third place in the group.
Emily Murphy and a stunner from Katie McCabe had Carla Ward's side two up after 20 minutes but Poland rallied with Tanja Pawollek pulling one back just before the break.
In a frantic start to the second half where a goal seemed imminent, it was Republic of Ireland's Marissa Sheva who delivered to restore the two-goal advantage for her side.
However, Barcelona star Ewa Pajor pulled one back with a perfectly-weighted lob and with McCabe blazing over from the penalty spot two minutes later, it was backs to the wall late on for the Irish in the final minutes, but they held on for a vital win.
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The final score was Republic of Ireland 3, Poland 2.
Emily Murphy and Katie McCabe scored the goals for Republic of Ireland in their victory over Poland.
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