Wieke Kaptein was on hand to net an equalising goal for the Netherlands as it finished 1-1 in their World Cup qualifier with France in Auxerre.
Marie-Antoinette Katoto had put the hosts in front just on half time.
The outcome leaves the Dutch top in the standings in League A - Group 2 on eight points, a point ahead of the French with Ireland third on six points
Carla Ward's side, after securing back-to-back wins against Poland, will next take on the Netherlands at home in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on 5 June, with an away trip against the French four days later.
