The Republic of Ireland and Wales will face each other in the playoff finals for Euro 2025 after advancing through their first-round matches in contrasting styles. Ireland maintained their path to their first European Championship by defeating Georgia 3-0 in Dublin during the second leg of their tie. Eileen Gleeson's team secured a 9-0 aggregate victory, thanks to goals from Julie-Ann Russell, Kyra Carusa, and captain Katie McCabe at the Tallaght Stadium.

Wales, on the other hand, had a much more challenging night. Rhian Wilkinson's side trailed 2-1 from their first leg against Slovakia in Poprad, and Jess Fishlock's first-half strike leveled the aggregate scores. Despite a goalless second half at the Cardiff City Stadium, Ceri Holland scored in extra time, capitalizing on a rebound after Kayleigh Barton's shot hit the post, giving Wales a 3-2 win. The playoff finals are set to take place between November 27 and December 3.

An extra-time goal from Lauren Wade secured a 1-0 win for Northern Ireland, ensuring their progression with a 2-1 aggregate victory over Croatia. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Zagreb, a goalless 90 minutes at Windsor Park was followed by Wade's decisive strike from the edge of the box, keeping Tanya Oxtoby's side's European Championship hopes alive.

This sets up a two-legged tie against Norway, where Northern Ireland will need to perform at their best to overcome the odds and eliminate the 1995 World Cup winners. Their next opponents have already demonstrated their strength by defeating Albania 14-0 on aggregate, including a 9-0 second-leg win in Oslo.

A lackluster performance in Belfast was redeemed by Wade, who scored her 10th goal for her country. The match also marked a milestone with Laura Rafferty earning her 50th cap for Rangers, delivering a solid performance in central defense.

Scotland will take on Finland for a place at Euro 2025 after a commanding 4-0 victory over Hungary in the second leg of their playoff at Easter Road. Erin Cuthbert, Caroline Weir, and Martha Thomas all scored, following an early own goal from visiting goalkeeper Lauren Brzykcy, securing a 5-0 aggregate success.

Finland had earlier secured their place by defeating Montenegro 5-0 in their second leg, achieving a 6-0 aggregate win.

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