Ireland claim victory against India at Hawkes Bay Cup

For the second day in a row Ireland have beaten a higher ranked opponent bound for the Rio Olympics, in a penalty shoot-out at the Hawkes Bay Cup.

By The Newsroom

Published 11th Apr 2016, 20:42 BST

Updated 11th Apr 2016, 20:57 BST

Ayeisha McFerran again played a key role in yesterday’s proceedings as she saved two of the five shots to help her team to victory over India.

The opening goal came in the 19th minute as Deirdre Duke deflected home.

An Indian break saw them draw the game level in the 26th minute through Toppp.

In the final minute it appeared there would be another dramatic late goal flurry by the Irish as Zoe Wilson did well to get the ball to Carroll who drew the keeper but fired her reverse shot over the bar.

The penalty shoot-out that followed saw Watkins, Frazer, Pinder and Daly score while McFerran stepped up to the mark once again to make two important saves to secure the Irish victory.

The win means Ireland finish fifth, well above their tournament ranking of seventh.

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