Six Durham Women players headed off on international duty this month – and here’s how they fared:
Leyla McFarland – Northern Ireland
It was back-to-back wins for McFarland and Northern Ireland in their FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
After first beating Malta 4-0 on home soil, the GAWA then triumphed 4-2 in the reverse fixture – in a game which saw McFarland net her first senior international goal.
Mariana Speckmaier – Venezuela
In their Conmebol Women’s Nations League games, Venezuela won once after narrow defeats to both Colombia and Argentina.
The camp was rounded-off with an 8-0 win over Bolivia.
Michaela Foster & Hannah Blake – New Zealand
Wins over Fiji – in which both Blake and Foster netted – and Papa New Guinea secured passage to the FIFA Women’s World Cup for New Zealand.
They’ll be in Brazil next summer!
Tyler Toland – Republic of Ireland
It was two games and six points for the Republic of Ireland as they beat Poland twice.
Two vital results in the quest for World Cup qualification!
Lillie Coulson – Republic of Ireland U19s
The Republic of Ireland youngsters fell to defeats against Germany and Slovakia either side of a 2-2 draw with France.
Coulson played the full game in all three outings!
All players now return to Maiden Castle ready for Sunday’s big game with Sheffield United!
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