Republic of Ireland Women saw their hopes of reaching next year's World Cup end after a 1-0 defeat to Norway in Stavanger.

Following a 2-0 loss in Tallaght against Norway on Friday, Colin Bell's side needed a positive result in the return fixture to keep themselves in contention from Group Three.

Defender Harriet Scott was missing through a minor knee injury, while Diane Caldwell was suspended and Niamh Fahey was rested as a precaution.

Aine O'Gorman won her 100th cap and led the team out at the Viking Stadion.

Norway took the lead after 24 minutes when Caroline Graham Hansen converted a penalty conceded by Claire O'Riordan for a foul on the Wolfsburg winger.

Ireland rallied as Leanne Kiernan's shot was blocked, before O'Riordan headed wide, but the visitors were unable to find a way back into the match.

Norway remain second in the group, five points clear of Ireland, who only have one match left.

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