Abbie Larkin hails ‘best night of my life’ after late strike earns Ireland dramatic play-off victory over Belgium

Belgium 2 Ireland 1 (Ireland win 5-4 on aggregate)

Abbie Larkin scores her late winner for Ireland to secure an aggregate victory over Belgium in the Nations League play-off. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Abbie Larkin’s dramatic late winner on a dramatic night in Leuven ensured Ireland gain Nations League promotion and an easier World Cup path.

“It’s one of the best feeling I ever had, I nearly felt like crying! I’d say my family are,” she said.