Republic of Ireland Women win again, Northern Ireland go second | OneFootball

Northern Ireland’s Simone Magill (9) bagged a brace against Albania. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Republic of Ireland edged Hungary for a fifth straight win in UEFA Women’s Nations League Group B1, Northern Ireland won in Albania to go second.

The Republic of Ireland had already sealed promotion but did their neighbours a favour, who took the chance to leapfrog Hungary in the table.

Courtney Brosnan saved from Evelin Fenyvesi early on and did well to also deny Henrietta Csiszar.

A Heather Payne cross on 65 minutes caused chaos in the Hungarian six-yard box, Reka Szocs spilling it and Csiszar’s attempted clearance ending up in her own net.

Denise O’Sullivan forced a fine save from the boot of Szocs, Caitlin Hayes saw her header was cleared off the line by Hanna Nemeth.

Republic of Ireland’s Heather Payne delivered the cross that brought a goal. (Photo by IZHAR KHAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Simone Magill scored twice as Northern Ireland ran out 4-0 winners over Albania.

She opened the scoring just before the break when following up Marissa Callaghan’s blocked effort, heading home to double the lead from a Danielle Maxwell cross just a minute after the restart.

Maxwell found the net herself before the hour mark via a Lauren Wade delivery, Megan Bell adding a late fourth from Demi Vance’s corner.

Northern Ireland host Republic of Ireland at Windsor Park on Tuesday 5 December, in the final round of group games.

Wales relegated from UEFA Women’s Nations League A