Amber Barrett relieved to score first goals since historic Scotland strike

Two goals for the Donegal woman helped the Republic of Ireland to a 3-2 warm-up win against Zambia in Tallaght and ended an eight-month drought for a player who had endured a torrid second-half to the season.

SENSE OF RELIEF: Amber Barrett opened up to an overwhelming sense of relief after scoring for the first time since the iconic playoff strike at Hampden Park that secured her country’s place at the upcoming World Cup. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Amber Barrett opened up to an overwhelming sense of relief after scoring for the first time since the iconic playoff strike at Hampden Park that secured her country’s place at the upcoming World Cup.

Two goals for the Donegal woman, the first from a penalty, helped the Republic of Ireland to a 3-2 warm-up win against Zambia in Tallaght and ended an eight-month drought for a player who had endured a torrid second-half to the season.