Late show helps Ireland begin Olympic qualification campaign on right note

GOOD START: Ireland’s Ben Johnson celebrates after scoring with Luke Madeley. Pic: Frank Uijlenbroek, Inpho

A game of patience and three goals in four minutes late on saw Ireland men open their Paris Olympic qualifying account with a 5-1 victory over Ukraine on Sunday night.

Lee Cole scored a fine double while Jeremy Duncan also scored on his 100th cap against a tiring but dogged Ukraine outfit.