Ireland come up just short as Spain end World Cup bid
Marc Reyne scored twice in the final quarter as Spain, who needed a win, advanced and left Ireland needing a draw to reach the semi-finals.
- On Thursday, Ireland's women's hockey team saw their World Cup hopes extinguished following a 2-1 defeat to Belgium at the Belfius Hockey Arena, eliminating them from the tournament.
- Entering the must-win fixture, Ireland needed a positive result to progress from Pool C, but two final-quarter goals from Belgium secured victory for the hosts.
- Charlotte Beggs provided Ireland's goal from a rebound following Hannah McLoughlin's penalty corner, while goalkeeper Lizzy Murphy made crucial reflex saves under constant pressure.
- Defeat relegates Ireland to the classification phase, where they will compete for ninth place in upcoming matches against Scotland and the USA.
- Captain Sarah Hawkshaw noted the team drew inspiration from Irish athletes' success at the European Championships, emphasizing pride despite the World Cup exit.
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The Red Panthers face Ireland at 8:30 PM at the Hockey World Cup. A defeat would eliminate the Belgian women, but winning the group is still possible.
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