Ireland eye upset against Germany to keep EuroHockey hopes alive

Ireland need to beat Germany by two clear goals, assuming that the Netherlands beat France, to reach the EuroHockey semi-finals. 

Ireland captain Sarah Hawkshaw said her side were proud of their defensive performance in defeat to the Netherlands but were disappointed with how they performed in attack against France. Pic: ©INPHO/Frank Uijlenbroek

Ireland women will have to produce one of their best attacking performances in recent years to topple Germany on Wednesday and advance to a first EuroHockey Championships semi-final.

Gareth Grundie’s side are yet to find the net after a spirited defeat to the Netherlands and an insipid loss to France. It means that world No.13 Ireland need to beat Germany by two clear goals, assuming that the Dutch, unbeaten at the Euros in a decade, beat France in the final pool matches.