Passmore feels ‘let down by the official’

DESPITE this incredible result against a powerhouse of world hockey, there was a sense of frustration in the Ireland camp yesterday.

Central to their ire was umpire Christian Blasch’s decision to allow Rehan Butt’s equaliser, after Mudasser Khan’s lifted the ball inside the Irish circle. Coach Dave Passmore admitted feeling “let down by the official”.

He added: “I don’t like to blame officials, but everyone in the ground thought it was dangerous and should have resulted in a free out.”