Ben Walker stars as Ireland one win away from Hockey World Cup 

Walker swooped in the first five minutes of each half with close-range finishes to left-wing crosses to make the difference.

Ireland's Ben Walker celebrates scoring his side's second goal. Picture: INPHO/Ashley Crowden

Ireland 2 (B Walker 2) Russia 0

Ben Walker’s double put Ireland within one win of the 2023 World Cup as they got the best of Russia 2-0 in Cardiff with a composed defensive performance.