Ireland held to draw by Finland

IRELAND’S men were held to a 2-2 draw by Finland in their opening Premier Division Group A match at the European Team Squash Championships in Amsterdam yesterday.

However, Ireland’s women got off to a good start with 3-0 victory against the Danes.

Liam Kenny was beaten 9-6 9-4 7-9 9-6 by Olli Tuominen. Derek Ryan levelled by coming back from one down to beat Matias Toumi 7-9 9-4 9-4 9-5.