Louise Quinn the hero as Ireland end seven-match losing streak

The winner was the third time for Vera Pauw’s side to take the lead in the friendly and they held onto it against a side sitting 23 places above them in the Fifa rankings.

Louise Quinn of Republic of Ireland, centre, celebrates with team-mates after scoring their side's third goal. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

IRELAND 3 AUSTRALIA 2

Ireland’s women ended their seven-match losing streak in style by beating Australia at Tallaght Stadium thanks to Louise Quinn’s 49th minute winner.