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Former Republic of Ireland striker Stephanie Zambra has announced her retirement from football. The 35-year-old won 58 Republic of Ireland caps and scored 14 international goals. Under her maiden name Roche, she went viral in 2013 after scoring a superb goal for Peamount United against Wexford Youths. The goal, which saw her twice flick the ball before volleying it into the top corner, saw her finish second in the Puskas Award the following year behind Colombia's James Rodriguez. After featuring for a number of clubs in the Republic of Ireland, Zambra had stints with ASPTT Albi in France, Houston Dash in the USA, Sunderland and Fiorentina. She returned home in 2020 with Peamount and signed for Shamrock Rovers in 2022. Her final match will be Shamrock Rovers' final league game of the season against Shelbourne on Saturday. "From kicking a ball around the streets of Shanganagh Cliffs to scoring goals for my country, I can truly say that football has given me enough memories to last a lifetime, " Zambra posted on social media. "I hope that I've been able to inspire girls and show that dreams can come true with a bit of luck, lot of persistence and the self belief that you are good enough to become the best version of yourself. " Greece's ex-Sheff Utd defender Baldock dies aged 31 Man City lay down marker in win over 'rattled' Barca 'Many more runs to get', says record-breaker Root Travel across the solar system with Professor Brian Cox Explore the diverse worlds that orbit the sun Why did Patagonia's Yvon Chouinard give away the company? Simon Jack and Zing Tsjeng tell the fascinating story A new six-part Irish comedy created by Baz Ashmawy Can widowed Sam raise his daughters with unreliable help? How did a fatally wounded police officer save the day? Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling explore a movie-esque showdown at a 1920s New York diner Inexperienced keepers battle for NI opportunity Baxter wants Carrick to 'believe in themselves again' Sexton 'might have been tempted' by Leinster stay How Cliftonville won the Women's Premiership 'You can't leave him out' - is Palmer England's most important player? A 24-hour party of pain - a day and night running round a track Arsenal's Mead and Williamson take on Honesty Cards. Video Arsenal's Mead and Williamson take on Honesty Cards Chelsea 'won't win' Champions League 'playing like that' Watch: Referee awards two bizarre penalties for handball. Video Watch: Referee awards two bizarre penalties for handball Watch best shots as Australia batters set up big win against NZ. Video Watch best shots as Australia batters set up big win against NZ 'In the ocean, at the forefront of climate change' - Buchan 'Football needs to adapt to help female coaches' Will Norris or Verstappen face penalties before end of season? What to look out for in Women's Champions League group stage Man City v Premier League legal case verdict - what it all means Watch best shots as England chase down South Africa total for victory. Video Watch best shots as England chase down South Africa total for victory Can you beat our Premier League true or false quiz? Rower Grant has 'passion' to help tackle climate change 'Perseverance pays off for England on tough opening day' 'How Hatton's win may be key to ending golf's paralysis' Smith at 15, Roets at 22st and three more Premiership talking points From 100-1 outsiders to unbeaten - how Vikings became NFL's feel-good story What now for Ten Hag? Five things for Man Utd bosses to consider 'Brutal but fun' - How US college fuelled Fearnley's rapid rise © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.