The Republic of Ireland women’s Under-19 side recorded a dramatic 7-0 victory over Serbia in the UEFA Championship elite qualifying phase to boost their chance of qualifying for the European Championships this summer.
Goals from Gillian McDonnell, Amanda Parkes, Julieann Russell, Stephanie Roche, Jadine Madden and Noelle Murray (2) all but ended Serbia's chances of progressing to the eight-nation tournament in France this summer.
The Irish now face Spain in their final elite phase qualifier fixture to be played next Tuesday at the Ciudad del Futbol in Madrid. Ireland lost their opening game to the Netherlands on Thursday.
Republic of Ireland team v Serbia:
Niamh Reid Burke - Raheny United
Caitriona McGilp - Cabinteely FC
Grace Murray - Dundalk City WFC
Karen Duggen - Piltown
Susan Hacket - Stella Maris
Lynn Marie Grant - Lifford
Amanda Parkes - Wilton United
Julie Ann Russell - Salthill Devon
Stephanie Roche - Dundalk City WFC
Gillian McDonnell - Dundalk City WFC
Amy Ryan - Stella Maris
Substitutes:
Lynn Bradley - Raheny Untied
Louise Quinn - Peamount
Rachel Graham - Raheny United (on for Parkes, 55 mins)
Anna McCormack - Cam Celtic
Aine O Gorman - Stella Maris
Noelle Murray - Raheny United (on for Russell, 72 mins)
Jadine Madden - Arsenal (on for Ryan, 45 mins).
