Goal by hero sub Amber Barrett keeps Ireland World Cup hopes alive

Substitute Amber Barrett scored a late winner as the Republic of Ireland beat Women's World Cup qualifying opponents Slovakia 2-1 in Dublin.

Barrett struck three minutes from time to take Ireland top of their group with 10 points from four games.

87: GOOOAAALLLL!!!
IRELAND 2-1 Slovakia. What a finish from Amber Barrett. How important could that goal be? #COYGIG #IRLWNT pic.twitter.com/LdXKavavkg

— eir Sport (@eirSport) April 6, 2018

But Tallaght Stadium visitors Slovakia, now without a point from five games, pushed their hosts all the way.

Leanne Kirwan put Ireland ahead with a solo goal after 69 minutes, only for the home side to concede an own goal from goalkeeper Marie Hourihan just four minutes later.

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