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The 42
6 days ago
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- The 42
Gutsy Ireland hold Germany to draw but unable to reach EuroHockey semi-finals
Ireland 0 Germany 0 IRELAND PRODUCED AN impressive performance to hold Germany to a draw in their final pool stage match but were unable to progress to the EuroHockey semi-finals. Playing against the tournament hosts, and world number six side, Ireland needed a two-goal win in order to advance in Monchengladbach. They fell short after creating several chances throughout the clash. Mikayla Power won a penalty corner which was well saved and cleared before Emily Kealy advanced to win a penalty stroke in the first quarter. Advertisement Hannah McLoughlin stepped up to take the set piece, and saw her effort saved by Julia Sonntag. Ireland had another penalty corner in the closing minutes of the opening quarter, but McLoughlin was denied again. FULL TIME: IRL 0 - 0 GER An immense effort from our IRL Women in our final pool stage match. The better side on the night, but we settle for a draw against the hosts. The result sees our IRL Women progress to the Crossover matches where we will meet Scotland and England in our… — Hockey Ireland (@irishhockey) August 13, 2025 Ireland maintained their intensity in the second quarter, creating plenty of chances from turnovers. But a strong German defence kept them at bay as the sides went into the half-time break on level terms. Germany were reduced to 10 players with a green card after a foul on Sarah McAuley. And while Ireland made use of the numerical advantage, Germany broke through for a shot on goal which was saved by Elizabeth Murphy. Two late green cards for Ireland's Roisin Upton and Niamh Carey meant Ireland were down two players for the remaining minutes but the tie was still scoreless by the end of the third quarter. Ireland continued to hunt down the two-goal target but were unable to break the deadlock in the final quarter. They will now play Scotland and England in two final crossover matches in Monchengladbach to close out their EuroHockey Championship 2025 campaign. 'We went toe-to-toe with Germany in front of a home crowd,' Ireland Head Coach Gareth Grundie said after the game. 'We certainly had our opportunities; I think if one had gone in in the first quarter it certainly would have put them under pressure. 'I think the damage was probably already done on Monday against France. If we had come out of that game with a result, then Germany needing to win tonight would have given us a real opportunity.'
The 42
11-08-2025
- Sport
- The 42
France frustrate Ireland in EuroHockey Championship pool stage tie
France 1 Ireland 0 A DOGGED FRANCE side managed to frustrate the Ireland in their pool stage encounter of the EuroHockey Championship today. Ireland dominated the opening quarter, winning seven penalty corners and hitting the post twice, but France held firm, nabbing a goal from a penalty corner of their own in the final quarter to secure the three points. Ireland were lively from the off, Katie Mullan hitting the post after an excellent pass from Emily Kealy, with her follow up shot just over the bar. Ellen Curran won Ireland their first of a flurry of penalty corners, with Christina Hamill hitting the post from Ireland's fourth and final of the sequence. A fortunate penalty corner for France soon after gave them their first chance of note in the first quarter, but Ireland did well to deny them. FULL TIME: IRL 0 - 1 FRA A tough result for our IRL Women as France edge the encounter with a goal in the final quarter. Our IRL Women will play their final EuroHockey Championship pool stage match when they face hosts Germany on Wednesday, August 13 at 19:00 Irish Time.… — Hockey Ireland (@irishhockey) August 11, 2025 Advertisement Ireland camped themselves on the edge of the French circle for the final minutes of the first quarter, winning a number of corners and penetrating the circle several times, but had to settle for 0-0 after the opening 15 minutes. Ireland's dominance continued into the second quarter, but a penalty corner for France gave them the first chance of the period. Despite finding the net, Ireland referred, and the goal was overturned as the first shot was above the backboard. Another corner for France gave them a second opportunity, which Ireland defended well. A scrappy period closed out the first half as the teams remained locked on level terms. Ireland made an excellent start to the second half, winning a penalty corner inside the first minute. Hannah McLoughlin's shot forced a good save from French goalkeeper Lucie Ehrmann. France, however, settled soon after, reinstating their deep defensive press. Ireland managed to find their way through it in the latter stages of quarter three, with Niamh Carey almost connecting with Katie Mullan on the back post, and Mullan doing well on the edge of the circle to drive in and win a penalty corner. Ireland tested Ehrmann once again from the penalty corner, but the keeper was equal to the effort. France stepped up their efforts in the final quarter, with the underdogs breaking the deadlock from their second penalty corner of the period thanks to a Mathilde Duffrene dragflick. Now chasing the game, Ireland substituted goalkeeper Elizabeth Murphy with five minutes remaining in an effort to pull a goal back. They were immediately rewarded, with Ellen Curran winning a penalty corner. Hannah McLoughlin struck from the top of the circle once again, but her effort went just wide of the far post. Ireland however, lost their player advantage soon after when Katie Mullan was shown a frustrating yellow card as she attempted to win the ball on the edge of the French circle. A penalty corner in the final minute for France gave them a chance to double their lead, but Sarah McAuley denied them on the goal-line. Ireland will face hosts Germany in their final pool stage encounter of the EuroHockey Championship on Wednesday, 13 August at 7pm Irish Time. A win in their final game could be enough to see Ireland progress to the semi-finals should Germany suffer a heavy defeat to the Netherlands in their second pool stage match.
