KICK-OFFpublished at 19:05 British Summer Time
Croatia 1-0 Northern Ireland
Away we go for he second half!
Summary
Georgia 0-6 Republic of Ireland (FT)
Katie McCabe nets penalty in 36th minute
Carusa, McCabe, Stapleton, Sheva and Mannion all add goals
Croatia 1-1 Northern Ireland (FT) - Watch on Â鶹ԼÅÄ iPlayer & Â鶹ԼÅÄ Sport website
Izabela Lojna scores early penalty but nets late own goal
First leg of Euro 2025 play-off
KICK-OFFpublished at 19:05 British Summer Time
'An absolute disaster of a start'published at 19:00 British Summer Time
Croatia 1-0 Northern Ireland
Caragh Hamilton
Northern Ireland winger on Â鶹ԼÅÄ iPlayerAn absolute disaster of a start. The nature of the penalty being given away, not ideal.
From a player as experienced as Jackie, you don't expect that from her.
I thought the initial response after the goal was very encouraging from Northern Ireland.
FULL-TIMEpublished at 18:59 British Summer Time
Georgia 0-6 Republic of Ireland
Image source, Getty ImagesIt was a comfortable night for Eileen Gleeson's side in the end.
Katie McCabe's penalty gave the away side the lead at the break before five goals in the second half gave the Republic of Ireland a much more comfortable advantage.
The Republic of Ireland will be hoping for a similar result when they host Georgia at Tallaght Stadium on Tuesday night in the second-leg of the play-off.
GOAL- Georgia 0-6 Republic of Irelandpublished at 18:59 British Summer Time
Aoife Mannion (100 mins)
The Republic of Ireland extend their lead through the last kick of the game!
Katie McCabe's curling delivery finds the unmarked Aoife Mannion, whose header sails past the outstretched Tatia Gabunia.
Mannion is the third player to score her first senior international goal this evening.
GOAL- Georgia 0-5 Republic of Irelandpublished at 18:55 British Summer Time
Marissa Sheva (97 mins)
Substitutes Marissa Sheva and Izzy Atkinson link-up at the edge of the box with Sheva beating her marker and travelling into space before sending strong strike into the top of the net.
That was Sheva's first senior international and it was certainly a stylish way to do it!
Results elsewherepublished at 18:55 British Summer Time
Georgia 0-4 Republic of Ireland
The winner of this play-off will face the winner of Slovakia v Wales in the second round of the play-offs as the Republic of Ireland look to claim one of the final seven spots left in Euro 2025.
Wales came into the game off the back of an eight game unbeaten run, but it was the home side who were the 2-1 victors.
That makes for an interesting game in Wales on Tuesday night.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 18:53 British Summer Time
Georgia 0-4 Republic of Ireland
Julie-Ann Russell picks up a knock and is replaced by Izzy Atkinson.
Postpublished at 18:49 British Summer Time
Georgia 0-4 Republic of Ireland
We're into ten minutes of additional time.
More goals to come?
HALF-TIMEpublished at 18:47 British Summer Time
Croatia 1-0 Northern Ireland
Janja Canjevac's superb penalty has Croatia ahead at the break.
Northern Ireland improved but couldn't find the equaliser.
Video Assistant Refereepublished at 18:47 British Summer Time
Georgia 0-4 Republic of Ireland
Jessie Stapleton can finally celebrate as the goal is given!
The VAR check took over five minutes, I promise I was still here and didn't go for a cup of tea!
Postpublished at 18:46 British Summer Time
Croatia 1-0 Northern Ireland
The corner is cleared to the edge of the area and it's whipped back in by Scofield, but it's easily gathered by Bacic.
Postpublished at 18:45 British Summer Time
Georgia 0-4 Republic of Ireland
There has been a lengthy stoppage of play here as they check the Republic of Ireland's fourth goal.
Postpublished at 18:45 British Summer Time
Croatia 1-0 Northern Ireland
Lauren Wade fires the cross in but it's hacked clear for a corner.
Postpublished at 18:44 British Summer Time
Croatia 1-0 Northern Ireland
Rebeca McKenna wins a free-kick right on the edge of the box near the byline.
Postpublished at 18:43 British Summer Time
Croatia 1-0 Northern Ireland
Five minutes to go until half-time and Croatia still hold a slender advantage.
GOAL- Georgia 0-4 Republic of Irelandpublished at 18:41 British Summer Time
Jessie Stapleton (82 mins)
Jessie Stapleton scores her first senior international goal to further extend the away side's advantage!
The substitute gets a touch on Katie McCabe's corner to guide it home. There was a VAR check of more than five minutes, but the goal stands.
'She's always been the player we look for that inspiration'published at 18:40 British Summer Time
Croatia 1-0 Northern Ireland
Caragh Hamilton
Northern Ireland winger on Â鶹ԼÅÄ iPlayerAway from home are often your most difficult games. That's where you need your biggest players to step up and Simone Magill has so often done it for Northern Ireland.
She's always been the player we look for that inspiration.
Postpublished at 18:39 British Summer Time
Croatia 1-0 Northern Ireland
Simone Magill nearly nips in again but Ana Jelencic does really well to get the block in.
It's a corner.
Postpublished at 18:37 British Summer Time
Croatia 1-0 Northern Ireland
We've 10 minutes to go until half time and it's fair to say there's a bit of a lull in the action.
Can Northern Ireland hit back before the break?
Postpublished at 18:36 British Summer Time
Georgia 0-3 Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland have dropped the tempo slightly with Georgia struggling to gain possession and create chances of their own.