Scandinavian pact still concerns Pauw but Swedes promise to power on

Ireland manager's initial unease over Finland and Sweden dates proves merited as she calls for 'sporting duty' to hold true

Plenty to shout about: Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw celebrates with her players in Gothenburg, Sweden. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Sweden boss Peter Gerhardsson has vowed not to go easy on Ireland’s rivals for the playoff spot Finland despite having nothing to play for.

Vera Pauw was fuming at the Nordic neighbours for trying to delay their meetings until the final games during the fixtures meeting.