- Republic of Ireland 1-2 Wales (agg 2-3)
- Patten 86; Cain 50pen, Jones 67
Wales broke new ground in Dublin on Tuesday night as they qualified for the first major women’s tournament in their nation’s history. A 2-1 win for Rhian Wilkinson’s side thanks to goals from Hannah Cain and Carrie Jones earned them a 3-2 aggregate victory over Republic of Ireland and booked their spot at next summer’s European Championship in Switzerland.
Wilkinson, who took over the manager’s role in February, was full of pride at her team’s achievements. “The most incredible thing is that I’m new here. I showed up for the sprint end of a marathon,” she said. “I see all these staff who have been through the whole ride and how proud they are and that is what makes it for me. I am so proud … That’s the emotional part for me.
Written by Sophie Downey at the Aviva Stadium
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/dec/03/republic-of-ireland-wales-womens-euro-2025-qualifying-playoff-second-leg-match-report under the title “Wales weather Ireland storm to reach Euro 2025 and write names in history”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
