Updated On: 12 October, 2022 12:04 PM IST | Zurich | AP
Barrett outpaced the Scottish defense to score with a well-placed shot and ensure the Irish will be at the finals tournament co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand

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Ireland is going to its first Women’s World Cup next year and was joined by Switzerland as both won in the European playoffs on Tuesday, leaving Portugal to enter an intercontinental round.
A first-ever major tournament for Ireland’s women was the reward for Amber Barrett’s 72nd-minute goal sealing a 1-0 win at Scotland.