Ireland have beaten Zambia 3-2 at Tallaght Stadium to kick start their World Cup preparations with a win.
Amber Barrett was the hero as her two-goal cameo helped Ireland overturn a 1-0 half-time deficit. The hosts started brightly and almost took the lead inside two minutes when Claire O'Riordan skied her close-range effort.
But Zambia settled and took control of the game. Capitalising on some loose Irish play, the African side hit Ireland on the break and stretched the defence no end.
