Ireland run out of steam as China hit five

Ireland 2 China 5

In 35 degree heat, Ireland simply had not enough in reserve in the third/fourth place play-off against China, with whom they had a very credible 0-0 draw with earlier in the tournament.

Ireland had the better start and looked to be in control, but it was China who broke the deadlock on 21 minutes. Minutes later Ireland were nearly back on level terms when Ciara O’Brien’s shot flashed just past the post and wide.