Wales Women put four past Northern Ireland

International Friendly - Wales v Northern Ireland - Cardiff City Stadium
Rachel Rowe (13 Wales) takes a free-kick against Northern Ireland at Cardiff City Stadium. (James Whitehead / SPP)

Wales defeated Northern Ireland 4-1 at Cardiff City Stadium, in front of their new record attendance for a women’s home international friendly of 6,831.

Gemma Grainger’s side were three up in half an hour, Jess Fishlock opening the scoring on 16 minutes from close-range.

International Friendly - Wales v Northern Ireland - Cardiff City Stadium
Ceri Holland (7 Wales) passes the ball under pressure. (James Whitehead / SPP)

Rachel Rowe made it 4-0 midway through the second half, Lauren Wade pulling one back from a tight angle.

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