Half-time report: Cool Carusa hands Ireland interval lead

Kyra Carusa’s cool finish in the 19th minute has Ireland halfway to a historic victory

Kyra Carusa of the Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring her side's first goal. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Republic of Ireland 1 Netherlands 0 

Half-time at a wet and miserable Páirc Uí Chaoimh, yet the majority of the 10,000 Irish fans or so in attendance are smiling as Ireland lead 1-0 against the Netherlands in their Women's World Cup qualifier.