Matthew Nelson’s late equaliser against Italy was enough to secure Ireland’s future in the top tier of the Eurohockey U18 Youths Championship with a 2-2 draw.

Ireland failed to challenge a classy Spanish side in the Boys U18 Eurohockey Championship as they were whitewashed 5-0 yesterday at Garryduff. The hosts now face Italy today in a must-win clash.

Cork Constitution 18 UCC 13 (after extra time): Cork Constitution booked their place in next weekend’s All Ireland Frazer McMullen U20 Cup final against UCD after an extra-time victory over UCC at Temple Hill.