Green Machine Into 5th-8th Place Pool

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England arguably started the stronger of the two sides and looked dangerous with pacey interchanges. Ian Sloan, David Condon and Adam Dixon all found their way into the circle but Paul Gleghorne and Conor Harte were on hand to sweep up any danger. However, it was Ireland who proved more efficient as they converted their first penalty corner of the game. Harte’s sweep was deflected past George Pinner by Matthew Nelson to give his side the lead in the 13th minute. A second PC didn’t yield quite the same return minutes later as the mistrapped ball made its way to Sean Murray who’s shot was batted away. England won their first PC as Sam Ward spotted a back stick from Harte but his resulting drag flick drew a fine double save from David Harte to keep Ireland in the lead going into half time.