Ireland's hockey debutantes begin Olympic odyssey with comfortable win

A first ever appearance for the senior women at the Olympic Games, the excitement and determination among the players was evident with a booming rendition of Amhran na bhFiann
Ireland's hockey debutantes begin Olympic odyssey with comfortable win

Ireland’s Elena Tice and Chloe Watkins celebrates Sarah Torrens’ goal. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Ireland 2 South Africa 0 

This was a huge game, and in more ways than one, for Sean Dancer’s Irish side.

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