Ireland edge out Canada in World Cup qualifying

Ireland recorded their first win of the World Cup qualifying tournament in China with a 2-1 victory over Canada.

Thu, 13 Apr, 2006 - 14:21

Ireland recorded their first win of the World Cup qualifying tournament in China with a 2-1 victory over Canada.

Dubliner Stephen Butler put them ahead a minute before half-time with a low penalty corner strike but the lead lasted until just three minutes after the interval.

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Courts Hockey Heathrow Place: China Place: Canada Person: Stephen Butler Person: Michael Lee Person: Peter Short Person: Mark Gleghorne Person: Mark Black Event: World Cup Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Canada Organisation: Irish Organisation: Cork Harlequins’

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