Sean Dancer

After going in front twice, Ireland lost to Japan in the bronze medal match at the Women’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup to finish fourth overall.

Ireland kept their cool in the final moments of their last pool match of the Women's FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Valencia this morning to earn a 2-2 draw against Korea and book their spot in the semi-final on Friday.

Ireland women turned disappointment to delight as they held out for a 2-1 victory against Italy in their second pool match in the Women’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Valencia yesterday.