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GALLERY: Emotional scenes as Ireland qualify for first-ever World Cup

There was elation all round as Vera Pauw's Republic of Ireland team defeated Scotland 1-0 at Hampden Park to qualify for next year's World Cup

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22:34, 11 OCT 2022
Updated22:45, 11 OCT 2022

Ireland manager Vera Pauw and her coaching staff celebrate qualifying for the World Cup1 of 7
Ireland’s Jamie Finn celebrates winning2 of 7
Ireland’s goalscorer Amber Barrett celebrates winning3 of 7
Ireland’s Amber Barrett celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates as she gestures to the black armband worn in memory of those affected by the tragedy in Creeslough in Co. Donegal (Image: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne)4 of 7
Ireland manager Vera Pauw celebrates her side qualifying for the World Cup5 of 7
Ireland’s Jamie Finn and Lucy Quinn celebrate winning6 of 7
Ireland celebrate qualifying for the World Cup7 of 7

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