First-half goal blitz extends Ireland’s winning run

THE feelgood factor for Irish hockey continued last night in Belfield as a second quarter blitz saw a sixth win in four days for the country’s senior teams as they beat China 4-2.

First-half goal blitz extends Ireland’s winning run

Coach Paul Revington had made a full 16 changes to the side who won the Celtic Cup on Sunday.

Debutant Ian Sloan played his part, as Ireland were 4-0 up by half-time. John Jermyn grabbed his 58th international strike with a ripping drag-flick to start the rush in the 18th minute.

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