The referee's whistle sounds as a flurry of Irish bodies try to get a strike off in the Danish penalty area. A fine performance from the Irish side and plenty for Vera Pauw to be happy with ahead of the clash with Belgium on Sunday.

Emily Whelan had an opportunity to snatch a very late draw as Louise Quinn causes havoc up front against the Danish defence but her effort finds the side netting at the south stand end of Tallaght Stadium.

Arguably the best move of the game finds Pernilla Harder in acres of space about twelve yards out from the Irish goal but her snapshot goes well wide of Maloney's right hand post.

Pernilla Harder's effort is dealt with by the five woman defensive wall.

Some desperate defending from Ireland as Ellen Molloy gives away a free on the edge of the box for a tackle from behind on Harder. The Danish forward lines up for a shot.

Ireland have been living on the edge for the last few minutes. A number of Danish efforts have peppered Maloney's goal but with less than 10 minutes on the clock it's still just the one early goal that separates the sides. Can Ireland grab a goal to cap off a very solid performance from the Girls in Green.

A lunge from Diane Caldwell keeps the Danes out after Maloney parries a Danish shot to the feet of the onrushing Harder. The experienced defender stepped in once again to keep the Chelsea star scoreless.

Aine O'Gorman replaces Keenan for Ireland and her first act is to take a series of throw in's down the Danish left hand side. Not quite the range of Keenan but creates a header for Jarrett who can't get the ball on target.

Maloney saves Ireland as she pulls off a phenomenal one on one effort from Bruun to keep the deficit at the minimum. Denmark fail to capitalise on the resulting corner.

Her whipped effort just goes wide of the far post with the Danish keeper no where near the effort.

Fantastic steal from O'Sullivan as she finds Jarrett and Emily Whelan continues her impressive form winning a free kick on the edge of the box. Katie McCabe's left foot stands over this.

Louise Quinn almost left Grace Maloney with too much to do on a short kick out but the WSL stopper gets there just ahead of the Danish forward to clear the danger at the expense of a throw.

Keeva Keenan's throw in's have been an integral part of the Irish game plan reaching the edge of the 6 yard box.

Megan Connolly is receiving treatment after a couple of robust challenges and will be replaced by Ellen Molloy as Rianna Jarrett also makes her introduction for Amber Barrett

Too much power from McCabe sees her pass evade both sets of players and go out for a goalkick for the Danes.

Keenan is fouled on the sideline which gives Ireland a rare attacking set piece to create an opportunity for McCabe to swing in a cross.

Great build up play from Whelan see McCabe take responsibility from long range and her left foot belter smacks back off the Danish crossbar as Christensen is beaten. Whelan has added a serious threat to the Irish attack.

Whelan makes an immediate impact battling her way to create an opportunity for herself but she can't keep her effort on the Danish goal.

One change for Ireland as Emily Whelan replaces Heather Payne at the interval as we get back underway in Tallaght.

Denmark have dominated proceedings but an impressive Irish defensive performance has left them just one behind at the interval with some good goalkeeping and a headed clearance from Diane Caldwell to thank for that.

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Ireland saved as Nadim finds an acre of space behind the Irish defence and lofts her effort over the stranded Maloney. Caldwell's header to her grateful keeper's arms sees the defender fouled for a free out to Ireland.

Ireland are experiencing their best spell in terms of both possession and territory as they are beginning to find their feet in possession against their higher ranked opponents. Have created some issues for the Danes at the back.

A well worked throw in from the Danes see Grace Maloney forced into a good save from Bruen who's powerful effort is deflected over the bar by the Reading keeper.

Amber Barrett reacts quickly to a mistake by a Danish defender but can't find the support. The referee dismisses her valid claims for a foul from Boye on the edge of the Danish box.

Great attacking move through the middle for Ireland but Jamie Finn can't find the final ball to release Denise O'Sullivan.

Ireland are acquitting themselves well considering the respective rankings of the two sides. Denmark currently sit at 14th on the FIFA rankings while Ireland are down in 31st place. The possession stats in this game, which Denmark currently dominate probably back up those ranking positions.

A long ball from Keenan released Heather Payne who can't capitalise on a mistake from the Danish keeper who was caught in no man's land. She just can't get her lobbed effort on target in windy conditions.

Ireland have a shout for a free kick in a dangerous area when the Danish keeper is adjudged not to have been outside the box at the feet of Amber Barrett as the Donegal native races onto a through ball for Ireland's best opportunity so far.

Harder's through ball creates an opportunity for Nadia Nadim to create a bit of space for her in the box but Maloney is equal to her effort. The Dane's ability to cut open the Irish defence will be a concern for the Irish coaching staff.

After a let off 90 seconds earlier. Sorenson finds herself with a little bit of time to pick her spot and her powerful effort evades the lunge of Katie McCabe and finds it's way through Maloney's arms and legs to open the scoring for the away side.

Half chance for Denmark when a loose pass is latched onto by Harder who creates a change for Everton's Sorenson but she can't get her effort on target.

It's been a bright opening for the Irish with the wind ensuring most of the action has been along the Irish right hand side. Keenan and Payne have combined well along that flank so far. No real opportunity for either side yet, but great pressure from the girls in green.

Amber Barrett gets us underway as Ireland will have to cope with the threat of the world's most expensive player Pernille Harder of Chelsea this evening.

Ireland Team: Moloney, Keenan, Fahey, Quinn, Caldwell, McCabe, Finn, Connolly, O'Sullivan, Payne, Barrett.

And the anthems are playing in Tallaght Stadium as both sides line up for Vera Pauw's first friendly fixtures against a strong Danish side.