Hockey: Ireland secure spot at World Cup qualifier with facile win over Croatia

For coach Mark Tumilty, it was very much a case of job done, responding well from Tuesday’s disappointing draw with Italy.

Sean Murray’s early goal set Ireland on their way to victory over Croatia. Picture: Adrian Boehm

Men’s EuroHockey Championship II Ireland 6 (J McKee 2, S O’Donoghue 2, S Murray, J Duncan) Croatia 0

Ireland eased into the semi-finals of the men’s EuroHockey Championship II in Gniezno, their 6-0 win over Croatia also earning them a World Cup qualifier spot.