SNS GroupCeltic have defeated Finnish side KuPS as they take another step closer to the group stages of the Women’s Champions League.
Saoirse Noonan scored a hat-trick as the Hoops fought back from a goal down in their first qualifier.
The game was played at a neutral venue in Lithuania on Wednesday morning.
Elena Sadiku’s side went a goal behind following an early strike by Roosa Ariyo on the 18th minute.
Noonan equalised for the Scottish champions just after the hour-mark to make it 1-1 and take the game to extra-time.
After the restart the Irish forward hit a quick fire double to give the Hoops a 3-1 lead, which they held onto for the remaining 15 minutes to book a place in the next round.
They will now play the winner of Gintra and Anenii Noi for a place in the playoff stage.
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