Ireland come from behind to rescue last-gasp Nations League win in Türkiye
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EMILY MURPHY'S LATE goal helped Ireland rescue three points in Türkiye and maintain their Nations League promotion push.
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Carla Ward's side came from behind to set-up a Páirc Uí Chaoimh shootout with Slovenia next Tuesday, with substitute Murphy scoring her first international goal from the bench in the 89th minute.
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