Ireland on cloud nine as win over Georgia keeps play-off hopes alive

This 9-0 victory over the minnows keeps Ireland's World Cup play-off hopes in their own hands ahead of crucial clash with Finland in September. Katie McCabe scored a hat-trick

HAT-TRICK HERO: Katie McCabe of Republic of Ireland, centre, celebrates with team mates Megan Connolly, right, and Denise O'Sullivan after scoring her third and her side's seventh goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Qualifier match between Georgia and Republic of Ireland at Tengiz Burjanadze Stadium in Gori, Georgia. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifying Round - Group A 

Georgia 0 Ireland 9 (Katie McCabe 6, 45+2, 75 Niamh Fahey 13, Megan Connolly 19, Louise Quinn 48, 73, Abbie Larkin 82, Denise O’Sullivan 90+2)