Ireland stun world number two Belgium with victory in Antwerp

Belgium had beaten Ireland 5-1 on Saturday. 
Ireland stun world number two Belgium with victory in Antwerp

Goalkeeper Jaime Carr was outstanding for Ireland in the victory over Belgium. Pic: ©INPHO/Frank Uijlenbroek

FIH Pro League: Belgium 2 Ireland 3

The Irish men's hockey team picked up their first win in the 2024/25 FIH Pro League, beating world number two ranked Belgium in Antwerp. A penalty stroke save from Jaime Carr kept Ireland in the game in the first half, before a Louis Rowe goal from open play and a brace of penalty corners from Lee Cole put Ireland out of reach.

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