Ireland's Abbie Larkin lifts the ball over Belgian goalkeeper Nicky Evrard in the 90th minute of the Nations League playoff, second leg at Den Dreef stadium in Leuven. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Nations League playoff, 2nd leg: Belgium 2 [Wullaert 33, 40] Republic of Ireland 1 [Larkin 90] [Ireland won 5-4 on agg)
In the end, Abbie Larkin did a serious impression of Katie McCabe as the 20-year-old Dubliner’s 90th-minute goal decided this Nations League playoff to relegate Belgium.
Surprised by a poor clearance from Laura Deloose, Larkin mis-hit her first touch before reacting quickest to dink a finish over Belgian goalkeeper Nicky Evrard.
“Oh God, honestly, a last-minute winner is one of the best feelings I’ve ever had,” said Larkin.
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