Sweet Sonya nets hat-trick for Ireland

The Irish Women's soccer team defeated hosts Turkey 3-0 in the World University Games in Izmir yesterday.

A second half hat-trick from Sonya Hughes powered Ireland to victory and to the top of their Group. Noel King's side will now face New Zealand.

The men's football side lost 1-0 to Japan in their second Group B game.

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