Ireland produced one of their finer performances in recent years when they took a bonus point from their Pro League game against England on Thursday by winning the penalty shoot-out that followed their 1-1 draw at Abbotstown. Following Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat by Belgium, the result gave Ireland their first points in their debut in the competition which features the elite nations in world hockey. And on 26 minutes Ireland took the lead, Sarah Torrans scoring after Mikayla Power pulled the ball back to her from the baseline. McLoughlin put Ireland ahead again before Murphy made the definitive save in sudden death, denying Hamilton again. Ireland play Belgium again on Saturday before rounding off the first phase of the competition against England on Sunday.

Source: The Irish Times December 11, 2025 22:35 UTC