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Oisin Doherty

Fans hail 'best footballer on the planet' Katie McCabe after stunning hat-trick in 9-nil win over Georgia

Fans have hailed Irish star Katie McCabe as one of 'The best footballer on the planet' after her star performance in Ireland's 9-0 demolition of Georgia.

The Arsenal star ran the show from start to finish this evening, scoring three superb goals and grabbing another couple of assists. McCabe's third goal was the 17th of her international career, making her the third top scorer in the history of the women's National team.

Katie's first goal was a trademark McCabe thunderbolt into the top corner. Her second of the evening was an audacious chip (which she definitely meant), while her third goal was the pick of the bunch.

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Megan Connolly picked the ball up in midfield, spotted McCabes run and played a sumptuous ball into the path of the Irish skipper, who connected with it perfectly on the volley.

It was a thing of beauty.

Many were impressed with Ireland's professional win against Georgia this evening, with many fans taking to Twitter to drool over the the world class performance of McCabe and her teammates. in Gori.

"Mad how Katie McCabe and Denise O'Sullivan are the best footballers on the planet," one user said.

"Katie McCabe = GOAT," said another.

While a third user commented, "Katie McCabe the best to ever play the game."

Tonight's comprehensive win puts Ireland within touching distance of securing a World Cup play-off spot, which will be clinched with a victory over Finland in September.

And if McCabe puts in a similar performance to tonight, who'd bet against them?

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