Ireland picked up a massive three points on Tuesday in their bid to qualify for the 2023 World Cup. Vera Pauw's side fought to a 2-1 victory against Finland in Helsinki with the Irish goals coming via Meghan Connolly and Denise O'Sullivan.
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Sportsfile's Stephen McCarthy was there to capture the celebrations.
26 October 2021; Megan Connolly of Republic of Ireland celebrates with her team-mates after scoring her side's first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 qualifying group A match against Finland at Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Denise O'Sullivan of Republic of Ireland, centre, celebrates after scoring her side's second goal against Finland. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw celebrates after her side's victory against Finland. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Saoirse Noonan, Louise Quinn, Savannah McCarthy and Niamh Fahey following the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 qualifying group A match between Finland and Republic of Ireland at Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Republic of Ireland's Rianna Jarrett and Denise O'Sullivan, right, celebrate the win. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Vera Pauw, left, embraces Denise O'Sullivan after their side's victory. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Amber Barrett and teammates celebrate. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Republic of Ireland players, including captain Katie McCabe, centre, and Denise O'Sullivan, right, celebrate their side's victory. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe speaks to her teammates following victory against Finland. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
