Republic of Ireland Women were 1-0 winners over Türkiye in an opening UEFA Women’s Nations League B group fixture.
Lucy Quinn saw her header turned away by goalkeeper Selda Akgoz, Denise O’Sullivan’s follow-up was cleared off the line.
Megan Campbell’s loose pass almost let in Busem Seker but for the reaction of goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan.
Ireland made the breakthrough a couple of minutes from half time, Kyra Carusa with the header from Heather Payne’s ball.
Campbell’s goal-line clearance kept out Seker’s corner kick, Arzu Karabulut put a stoppage-time opportunity wide as Ireland held on for the win.
