Substitute Lily Agg finds the net, just. Her header from a Katie McCabe corner comes off the post and is collected by Turner but the assistant referee's flag indicated the ball had cross the line for a third for the home side to seal all three points.

And the hammer blow arrives. A defensive mix up between Holloway and Turner gifts Carusa an opportunity to roll the ball into an empty net from 30 yards and she duly obliges to double the home side\'s advantage. It\'s been coming but Northern Ireland have only themselves to blame on this one.

The North have managed to get a bit of momentum, good work from Joely Andrews and Simone Magill creates a rare foray into the Republic's box but they can't capitalise.

McCabe and substitute Abbie Larkin almost combine. The captain's fired cross is sent goal ward by the local youngster but her volleyed effort is wide of the frame.

The crowd are in fine voice here as the physios leave the pitch and play resumes. Turner resumes her role between the sticks for the North.

The North's keeper is down again for treatment. Hard to see exactly how it happened but it might be a hangover from the first half injury.

Another Rachel Furness header takes the ball off the head of Hayes who arrived late in the box from McCabe's corner.

Penalty shout for Ireland as Lucy Quinn is bundled over in the box but the referee isn't interested. The Republic of Ireland continue to have all the possession, territory and chances here.

Abbie Larkin replaces Heather Payne for the Republic of Ireland

The second half is barely started when Ireland have another chance to double their lead. A long ball isn't dealt with by Holloway and Carusa latches on to it. Her goalbound effort is cleared by a combination of Turner in goal and the covering defender Vance who clears it off the line.

Half Time: Republic of Ireland 1-0 Northern Ireland. A deflected Lucy Quinn effort is the difference between the sides.

Two minutes to be added here!

A glorious oppourtunity to double the lead as McCabe's center was met by the head of O'Sullivan, her effort bounced off Demi Vance's back and Lucy Quinn snatched at the effort from 12 yards out. A fabulous goal line clearance from Sarah McFadden saved the visitors goal from being breached a second time.

A Megan Connolly setpiece delivery causes havoc in the box but the North clear it eventually. The hosts are clearly in control of this clash now.

Another McCabe corner headed clear by Furness lands at the feet of Lucy Quinn but her chipped effort goes over the cross bar. Chance for a breather for the visitors.

Tyler Toland on her first appearance for Ireland since Colin Bell's departure has a pot shot from distance but doesn't connect well and it spins out for a throw in at the corner flag. The North are under heavy pressure here but are battling well.

Rachel Furness gets a head on McCabe\'s delivery but it falls to Lucy Quinn on the edge of the box and her effort is deflected off Furness to the back of the net. Ireland take the lead.

Hayes once again is the target from a corner as Lucy Quinn finds her unmarked at the back post. A good save from Turner gives the hosts another corner.

The Republic of Ireland are really growing into this now. Lucy Quinn plays it back to McCabe who fires in a cross but Payne's header goes harmlessly wide. The home side are beginning to grow into the game and create some chances though.

Turner is helped back to her feet and seems to pass the fitness test on her leg. The Wolves keeper is the only player involved today currently playing outside of the top two divisions in their countries' national league.

Good work from O'Sullivan forces a corner, McCabes delivery is met by Hayes who's header is helped on by Karusa. Keeper Shannon Turner gets a block with her legs and it's cleared as the keeper gets some attention for an injury in the save.

McCabe blasts the ball into the stand housing the travelling fans, a waste of a good set piece opportunity for Ireland.

A lovely through ball from debutant Hayes releases Carusa but she's upended by Rebecca Holloway who receives the first caution of the game for her troubles.

The North are taking every opportunity to slow the game down as the frustration starts to show for the Republic. Katie McCabe shoves Marissa Callaghan over unnecessarily and kicks the ball away.

Emily Wilson has been very impressive for Tanya Oxtoby's side as her pressure is forcing mistakes and turnovers from the home players.

O'Sullivan and Carusa are causing a bit of chaos in the North's defence but so far they have coped well with the pressure and the runs from Ireland's forward threats.

Caitlin Hayes has looked decent on her first ever appearance for Ireland. The Glasgow Celtic defender secured her eligibility yesterday and was immediately added to the starting eleven.

Kyra Carusa breaks through the defence but was clearly offside. She get's called back by the assistant referee.

The referee is having a word with Megan Connolly and Rachel Furness as they jostle in anticipation of a goal kick.

Both sides are feeling each other out here. The Republic are controlling most of the ball at the moment but aren't getting anything easy from the visitors.

Northern Ireland get us underway but their first foray into the home half ends up in a harmless cross which goes behind for a goal kick.

And we are underway for a record setting first ever appearance at the Aviva Stadium for the Girls in Green.