Hockey: Ireland's Olympic hopes suffer huge blow after late India heartbreak

The deflection from Rani Rampal’s reverse-stick cross finally broke through the Irish defence as India eventually took advantage of their large volume of control
Hockey: Ireland's Olympic hopes suffer huge blow after late India heartbreak

Sarah Hawkshaw of Ireland reacts at the final whistle. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ireland 0 India 1

Sean Dancer’s Ireland hockey team has left itself with a mountain to climb if they are to ascend beyond the pool stages of the Olympics and on to higher ground.

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