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Larkin was called up to the senior squad for the first time in February 2022 Republic of Ireland's Abbie Larkin said scoring the winning goal in their Nations League promotion/relegation play-off against Belgium was "one of the best feelings" after her strike sealed a 5-4 aggregate win. The Republic of Ireland led 4-2 after the first leg, but two first-half goals from Tess Wullaert levelled the aggregate score. However, substitute Larkin netted in the 90th minute to seal promotion to League A for Carla Ward's side. "Honestly, it is one of the best feelings I have ever had, " Larkin told RTE Sport. "Credit to the girls in the second half, we fought through even though the score wasn't going our way and we never gave up. "That just shows what we are all about. " It was a poor first half from the Republic of Ireland but they improved after the restart and manager Ward introduced Larkin on the hour-mark. Larkin did have a chance before she scored but she fired Kyra Carusa's pass wide of the left-hand post. The crucial goal is just the second of her international career so far with and the Crystal Palace forward is hopeful that there will be plenty more in the future. "As soon as the goal went in, I went 'wow' and I nearly started crying but I had to focus for the next two minutes, " Larkin continued. "I am so proud of myself for what I have done today. "To score a last-minute winner is one of my dreams and hopefully I can do it a lot more in the future. " Beever-Jones 'asking questions' - should she start for England? Rodgers v Desmond: Analysing the Celtic fallout Norrie stuns Alcaraz for 'biggest win of career' Revisit Patricia Routledge's classic 1990s sitcom Did a biscuit really break up The Beatles? Your first look at an epic race across Central America Celebrate the sensationally strong women who conquered rock Champion Crocker can dominate division - Frampton No party, just pizza - how O'Connor celebrated Tokyo silver Irish provinces targeting improvements in 2025-26 Where do NI stand in World Cup play-off picture? Beever-Jones 'asking questions' - should she start for England? Rodgers v Desmond: Analysing the Celtic fallout X-factor stars who might make England world-beaters Super League in danger of 'crash', says V'landys 'Without 2002-03 there was no chance of 2005' - Vaughan's road to Ashes glory In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week How irretrievable breakdown led to savage separation for Rodgers & Celtic Does Piastri think Mc Laren may be favouring Norris over him? F1 Q&A Sunderland fans in 'dreamworld' led by 'nice guy' Le Bris Norris has been through the mill - but this was a statement win How to beat the unbeatable - can anybody stop Australia? Jets' game winner headlines NFL plays of the week. Video Jets' game winner headlines NFL plays of the week Can Hearts make impossible possible by winning Premiership? Real Madrid impress but Vinicius tension grows - Clasico talking points What next for heavyweight division after Wardley win? 914 miles, 185 fans - doing English football's longest away day Vote for your BBC Women's Footballer of the Year Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.