• Gillian Pinder scores twice in dramatic victory
Ireland secured a second consecutive shootout victory to book their place in the final of the Hockey World Cup in London.
After a 1-1 draw with Spain at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Ireland won the shootout 3-2, with Gillian Pinder scoring twice as the contest went to sudden death.
Written by Press Association
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