Leanne Kieran rattled the underside of the crossbar but when Juuli Ketola’s header did similarly, it was adjudged to have crossed the line.
Eveliina Summanen put Finland 2-0 up and Jutta Rantala smashed home a brilliant strike into the far corner to put the result beyond doubt.
Niamh Prior gave the 932 Limerick crowd a moment to remember when her 35-yard free kick rocketed into the net with 3 minutes left on the clock. But Roma McLaughlin was dissmissed in injury time after receiving a second yellow card.
Meanwhile, Scotland thrashed Ukraine 5-0 having already qualified for the finals.
Carla Boyce and Erin Cuthbert scored in either half, with Chelsea Cornet netting inbetween.
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