Shootout defeat to Spain but Ireland 'buzzing' for second chance at Games spot against GB

The Green Army put in another stout defensive display but ultimately lost out to the hosts.

Ireland’s Kathryn Mullan speaks to the team in a huddle. Picture: INPHO/Frank Uijlenbroek

An upbeat Naomi Carroll says Ireland women are “absolutely buzzing” at the prospect of one final chance to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics, despite their agonising semi-final shoot-out defeat against hosts Spain.

That her comments came shortly after Ireland’s 3-0 shoot-out loss following a scoreless 60 minutes tells the story - they have conceded just one goal in four matches - of the Green Army’s campaign and confidence heading into tomorrow’s bronze medal clash with Great Britain to decide the final Paris ticket.