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Republic of Ireland international Abby Larkin said scoring the winning goal in the UEFA Nations League relegation tie against Belgium was “one of the best feelings” after her strike helped secure a 5-4 aggregate win.
The Republic of Ireland led 4-2 after the first leg, but two first-half goals from Tess Woollaert leveled the aggregate score.
However, substitute Larkin scored in the 90th minute to secure Carla Ward’s side’s promotion to League A.
“Honestly, it’s one of the best feelings I’ve ever had,” Larkin told RTE Sport.
“Thanks to the girls in the second half, we fought even if the result was not going our way and we never gave up.
“It just shows what we are about.”
It was a poor first half from the Republic of Ireland but they improved after the restart and manager Ward brought on Larkin on the hour mark.
Larkin had a chance before scoring but fired Keira Karosa’s pass wide of the left post.
The decisive goal was only the second of her international career so far, and the Crystal Palace striker will be hoping there are more to come.
Larkin continued: “Once the goal was scored, it stunned me and I almost cried, but I had to concentrate for the next two minutes.”
“I’m very proud of myself for what I did today.
He added: “Scoring the winning goal in the last minute is one of my dreams and I hope I can achieve it a lot in the future.”
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