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Drama in London as Ireland qualify for first ever Hockey World Cup Final

Drama in London as Ireland qualify for first ever Hockey World Cup Final

Ireland are through to a first ever Hockey World Cup Final.

The girls in green have progressed to tomorrows decider after beating Spain 3-2 on penalties.

Anna O'Flanagan put the Irish in front after just 3 minutes of the game, but Alecia Magaz levelled the tie in the third as the game went to penalties.

The opening round of penalties finished 2-2 with Gillian Pinder and Chloe Wotkins scoring for Ireland.

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In a sudden death shootout - Spain missed their opening penalty, with Gillian Pinder successfully converting a second penalty to send Ireland through to a first ever Hockey World Cup Final.

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