Republic of Ireland keep top spot dream alive with Dutch win

Amber Barrett came off the bench to score the winner for Republic of Ireland in Cork [Getty Images]Republic of Ireland kept their hopes of achieving automatic qualification for the World Cup alive as they beat Netherlands 3-2 in their penultimate qualifier at a rain-soaked Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork.Kyra Carusa broke the deadlock with a first-time finish in the first half before Dominique Janssen equalised from the penalty spot in the second half.Abbie Larkin's deflected strike had the hosts back