Northern Ireland Women produced another stunning performance to beat World Cup finalists Italy on Tuesday night.
Kenny Shiels' side have had a year to remember in 2022 after playing at this summer's Euro finals in England, the country's first-ever appearance at a major finals.
And they finished the year in style with a 1-0 victory over Italy at Seaview, with Sarah McFadden scoring the only goal of the game in North Belfast.
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The winner arrived in the 63rd minute from a Demi Vance corner that was nudged goalwards by Emily Wilson.
Italian keeper Laura Giuliani blocked the initial effort but McFadden reacted quickest to slot into the bottom corner.
It is another massive win for Shiels' side, against a nation ranked 14th in the world. Northern Ireland are currently in 49th.
Shiels' girls finished third in their World Cup qualifying group behind England and Austria, while Italy topped Group G with nine wins from their 10 games.
At next year's World Cup finals in Australia and New Zealand they will face Sweden, South Africa and Argentina in the group stages.
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