IRELAND WOMEN LOST out 2-1 at the hands of England in their opening European Championship tie in Antwerp today.
England took control of the match at the end of a tight first quarter, Suzy Petty seizing on a rebound after Ayeisha McFerran kept out the initial effort from Giselle Ansley off a penalty corner.
England mounted further pressure on McFerran’s goal in the second quarter and Ireland’s deficit was doubled by a brilliant blast to the top corner by Ansley.
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Maddie Hinch was forced to find her best form to keep the lead at two going into half-time and Ireland enjoyed the greater possession early in the second half before pulling a goal back through Bethany Barr’s finish on an expertly-executed set-piece.
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They would continue pressing for an equaliser until the death, but the final penalty corner was kept out by England to seal victory.
Ireland will be back in action in Pool B against Belarus tomorrow.
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Barr goal not enough as Ireland Women lose European opener to England
IRELAND WOMEN LOST out 2-1 at the hands of England in their opening European Championship tie in Antwerp today.
England took control of the match at the end of a tight first quarter, Suzy Petty seizing on a rebound after Ayeisha McFerran kept out the initial effort from Giselle Ansley off a penalty corner.
England mounted further pressure on McFerran’s goal in the second quarter and Ireland’s deficit was doubled by a brilliant blast to the top corner by Ansley.
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Maddie Hinch was forced to find her best form to keep the lead at two going into half-time and Ireland enjoyed the greater possession early in the second half before pulling a goal back through Bethany Barr’s finish on an expertly-executed set-piece.
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They would continue pressing for an equaliser until the death, but the final penalty corner was kept out by England to seal victory.
Ireland will be back in action in Pool B against Belarus tomorrow.
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