The Republic of Ireland's dynamic duo Marissa Sheva and Emily Murphy both enjoyed golden moments in Gdansk to further their reputations on the international stage.
Murphy was named player of the match for the third time in a row after brilliantly leading the attack in an impressive 3-2 win against Poland in the World Cup qualifiers.
The tireless Newcastle United forward has gone from strength to strength over the last year, and the same could be said of Sheva, who is thriving under boss Carla Ward. She chipped in with a super strike as Ireland edged a rollercoaster battle.
"We're really happy to be leaving here, putting ourselves in a good spot for Saturday (when the countries meet again at Aviva Stadium)," Sheva told RTÉ Sport's Tony O'Donoghue.
"I think we left those two games in the last international window (against France and the Netherlands) feeling like we deserved a bit more. So this was a big opportunity for us to prove that, and I think we did.
"It was a great performance against a really good side and not in the best conditions. The pitch was a bit tough to execute our game plan, but I think we did a good job of that.
"At club, I have been shooting a bit more, so I'm glad it's translating here as well.
"More than anything, I think it helps with confidence, just having game minutes and fitness, of course. So yeah, happy to be getting those minutes."
Murphy similarly talked up the Irish performance, adding: "I think it's massive. I think we knew coming away from home that this was going to be a tough test, but at the same time it's half-time. We're happy with the three points, but we've got to keep our feet on the ground.
"It was amazing in terms of the football we played. I think we controlled the majority of the game, but I think for us now, we're only halfway there and we've got a big shift at the Aviva to come.
"We controlled large parts of the game, and today it was a matter of making those opportunities count, which I think we did, but I also think we had a lot more out there. And yeah, that's something to crack on with next game."
When asked what was behind the upturn in form for her country, Murphy said: "To be honest with you, I think it's a multitude of things. I've been given the freedom and confidence to play, which is something that not necessarily I've been lacking, but just something that I've really come into form with.
"I'll hopefully continue with those performances."
