In a Women’s Champions League qualification match, Celtic overcame a late deficit to defeat Finland’s KuPS 3-1 in overtime thanks to a hat-trick from substitute Saoirse Noonan, an international for the Republic of Ireland. Even though the Cork woman had only entered the game in the 61st minute, she swiftly levelled the score and added two more goals in the first half of extra time to secure the victory for Lithuania. This is only the Glasgow team’s second Women’s Champions League victory overall. They will now compete for a position in the play-off round against either Romanian champions Anenii Noi or the hosts Gintra. Peamount defeated Dinamo-BGU FK of Belarus 2-1 in extra time in Croatia to advance to their round one match, making it a successful day for the Irish.
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