Hockey: Ireland one win away from World Cup qualifiers despite frustrating Italy draw

Shane O’Donoghue’s 112th international goal had Ireland buzzing in the seventh minute

Shane O’Donoghue. Picture: Hockey Ireland

EuroHockey Championships II: Ireland 1 Italy 1

Ireland were held at bay to a 1-1 draw by a well-organised Italy, leaving the Green Machine on four points from six after day two of the EuroHockey Championships II in Gniezno, Poland.