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BBC News
10 hours ago
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Wales eye Nations Cup third after loss to Uruguay
Wales' hopes of reaching the inaugural FIH Women's Nations Cup 2 final were dashed by Uruguay in Walcz, South Americans came back from 1-0 down to secure their spot in Sunday's will instead go on to face the loser of Saturday's second semi-final, France or hosts Poland (17:45 BST) for third place on Sunday. Uruquay will take on the Atkin struck first for Wales, in the second quarter but Manuela Vilar levelled and Teresa Viana ensured her side's win with a third quarter penalty stroke.
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Wales reach Nations Cup 2 semis despite France loss
Wales women qualified for the semi-finals at the inaugural FIH Women's Nations Cup 2 in Poland despite losing their final Pool B game 2-1 against broke the deadlock before half-time through Ines Lardeur, before Yohanna Lhopital doubled their lead in the third Roberts clawed a goal back for Wales through a penalty corner in the 39th minute, but France held out to top the sides were unbeaten coming into the match, with Wales having drawn their opening game against Italy and defeated the Czech Republic on result means Wales will finish their group in second, defeating Italy on goal difference and progress into Saturday's semi-final against the winner of Pool A.
