Confirmed: Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host Ireland WNT play-off tie with Kazakhstan

Following the 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in June, the Girls in Green are set to bring play-off fever back to Leeside on Tuesday, October 13.

Amber Barrett of the Republic of Ireland, right, celebrates after scoring her side's third goal at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in June. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The Republic of Ireland WNT's return to Páirc Uí Chaoimh has been confirmed as the Cork GAA venue will host the crucial second leg of the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup Round One Qualifying play-off against Kazakhstan.

Following the 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in June — where an 89th-minute goal from Amber Barrett secured a win in front of a brilliant crowd —the Girls in Green are set to bring play-off fever back to Leeside on Tuesday, October 13 (kick-off, 7:30pm).

The two-legged tie begins with a challenging trip to the Astana Arena to face Kazakhstan on Friday, October 9, with kick-off at 12pm Irish Time (4pm local time), before the team returns to Cork for the second leg: 

Head coach Carla Ward is calling on supporters to recreate the electric atmosphere that spurred the team on earlier this summer.

"I am delighted to be heading back to Cork," said Ward. "The Netherlands game was incredibly special, particularly because the Cork crowd showed such passion. The supporters turned up in their droves to get behind the team and truly made a difference.

"We will need the supporters again as this game is crucial. We cannot take Kazakhstan for granted, especially with the significant travel involved between the two legs. 

"We will need everyone in the stands to get behind the team once more to help us get over the line."

Páirc Uí Chaoimh will play host to the World Cup play-off, Munster’s Champions Cup opener, and the Cork hurling final all in the space of five days in mid-October.