Ireland endure chastening defeat to mighty Dutch
Ireland’s men finished their World Cup preparations with a rough 7-1 loss to the Netherlands in Amstelveen with the second half proving a chastening experience.
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Ireland’s men finished their World Cup preparations with a rough 7-1 loss to the Netherlands in Amstelveen with the second half proving a chastening experience.
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