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Ireland avoid defeat in Perth

Ireland has beaten Russia 1-0 in the wooden spoon match of the Hockey finals in Perth.

Ireland avoid defeat in Perth

Sat, 07 Dec, 2002 - 09:26

Ireland has beaten Russia 1-0 in the wooden spoon match of the Hockey finals in Perth.

Jenny Burke scored from five yards out with just minutes to go, saving Ireland from a ninth consecutive defeat in the tournament.

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