PA Sport StaffKatie McCabe grabbed a hat-trick as the Republic of Ireland cruised to a 5-1 win over Albania in the Women’s Nations League at Dublin’s Tallaght Stadium. They took the lead after only three minutes when Abbie Larkin’s cross from the right was controlled and tucked away at the near post by Arsenal winger McCabe. Ireland got some breathing space 10 minutes after half-time when McCabe played the ball in for Kyra Carusa to add the third goal. The pair combined again five minutes later, McCabe crossing for Carusa to head home number four. But McCabe had the final say with a fine free-kick to cap a decent night’s work for Ireland

Source: The Herald October 27, 2023 20:46 UTC