Green Army Move Into 5th/8th Pool

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The Green Army had a far from ideal start against the Olympic bronze medallists as Nike Lorenz dispatched a drag flick into the bottom corner inside the opening minute. The Germans were nearly in on goal again but Grace O’Flanagan made a vital interception as Charlotte Stapenhorst’s pass looked destined for a tap in at the back post. Deirdre Duke and Anna O’Flanagan were finding ways into the circle but Noelle Rother’s goal remained unchallenged. Super interchange down the right-hand side saw the ball land to Franzisca Hauke in front of goal and her shot took an awkward deflection off Yvonne O’Byrne’s stick, leaving O’Flanagan with no chance. But less than a minute later O’Byrne was on hand to redeem herself as she deflected home Roisin Upton’s PC drag flick. Momentum appeared with the Irish as Chloe Watkins skipped around 3 defenders but her shot was well saved, as was Ali Meeke’s rebound effort just before half time.

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