Limerick woman Roisin Upton gears up for a crucial Women’s Hockey World Cup pool clash with India today (Thursday).
Ireland who are the second lowest ranked side in the competition, lead pool B on 3 points following an opening day win over the USA where Upton turned in an impressive display.
In case you missed it! Catch up with the match highlights from our opening game of the Hockey World Cup vs. USA ☘️🏑 #HWC2018 #GreenArmy #ChaseIt pic.twitter.com/rmbRwGIoUH
— Green Army (@IreWomenHockey) July 23, 2018
The girls in green could qualify directly to the quarter-finals with a win over India on Thursday after hosts England drew with the United States in London on Wednesday night.
The good luck messages keep rolling in for @IreWomenHockey ahead of their World Cup match against India tomorrow at 2pm. Thanks @KearneyRob & @SoftCoGroup #GreenArmy #HWC2018 pic.twitter.com/dfJxDvoRQD
— Hockey Ireland (@irishhockey) July 25, 2018
India lie third in the pool with a point following a well earned 1-1 draw with England in their tournament opener.
The four pool winners go straight to the quarter-finals, while the other four spots are earned through cross-over games from the teams that finish second and third in each pool.
Ireland vs India is live on BT Sport at 2pm today.
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