Katie McCabe was the star of the show in Republic of Ireland’s UEFA Women’s Nations League first qualifying round first leg on Friday.
They beat Belgium 4-2 at Aviva Stadium, with our left-back netting a hat-trick to take her tally for the country up to 32 goals.
Her first goal came from the penalty spot on the brink of half-time and, after Belgium pulled one back, McCabe restored the lead with a stunning cross from the left wing that ricocheted off the post and the goalkeeper before crossing the line. She then added her third to provide a two-goal lead.