Peamount United made history today by becoming the first ever Irish side to emerge from the UEFA Women's Champions League qualifying phase.

Peamount was captained by UCD Sports Scholarship student, Louise Quinn, who recently graduated from Sports and Exercise Management.

Following an emphatic 5-1 victory over Pärnu of Estonia, the Dublin outfit now advance to the round of 32 knock-out phase where they will meet some of Europe's biggest teams such as Arsenal, Lyon and Frankfurt.

Despite losing 1-0 to Rayo Vallecano in their opening game, courtesy of a 91st minute strike, Peamount bounced back in emphatic style with a 7-0 victory over Slovenian opposition, Krka, who hosted the four-team tournament.

The 5-1 victory ensured that Peamount United created history as the first Irish team to qualify for the Champions League proper courtesy of a best runner-up spot across the eight qualifying groups.

Rachel Jenkins put Peamount ahead in the 5th minute while Sara Lawlor stunned the Estonian opposition with two quick-fire goals in the 30th and 33rd minute.

Ivanova pulled a goal back for Pärnu in the 56th minute but Irish international striker Stephanie Roche killed off any hopes of a late comeback with two goals in the 80th and 92nd minute which also ensured the elusive runner-up spot with a superior goal difference.

The Dublin outfit now advance to the round of 32 knock-out phase where they will meet some of Europe's biggest teams such as Arsenal, Lyon and Frankfurt.

Peamount United: Linda Meehan (GK), Nicola Sinnott, Grace Murray, Byrne Susan Byrne, Rachel Jenkins, Louise Quinn (C), Wendy McGlone, Sara Lawlor, Karen Duggan, Stephanie Roche, Denise O'Sullivan.

Substitutes: Sarah Finnerty (GK), Emma Donohoe, Ruth Comerford, Claire Walsh, Cathriona Dunne, Amanda Parkes (on for Byrne, 62 mins), Julie Russell (on for McGlone, 71 mins)