Megan Connolly and Denise O'Sullivan fire Ireland to famous Finland victory

Cork duo Connolly and O'Sullivan gave Vera Pauw’s side a major early boost in their World Cup qualifying campaign

Ireland's Megan Connolly celebrates with fellow goalscorer Denise O'Sullivan (left) and her team-mates after scoring her side's first goal during the Fifa Women's World Cup 2023 Qualifying Group A match between Finland and Republic of Ireland at Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

World Cup qualifier: Finland 1 Ireland 2

Ireland’s Cork connection delivered in spades in Finland as goals from Megan Connolly and Denise O’Sullivan gave Vera Pauw’s side a major early boost in their World Cup qualifying campaign.