Mullan, Dancer and Perdue reflect on World Cup opening night against Netherlands

Ireland players before the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Pool A match between Netherlands and Ireland at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands. Photo by Jeroen Meuwsen/Sportsfile

Ireland’s new look side put in a fearless performance but ultimately came unstuck against the Netherlands at a rocking Wagener Stadium, putting it up to the reigning World Cup, Olympic and European champions.