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Hockey World Cup 2018 highlights: England knock Ireland out with 4-2 win

A brilliant performance saw Australia thrash China 11-0 in a Pool B match of the FIH Men's hockey World Cup 2018. However, China qualified for crossovers as England defeated Ireland 4-2

Hockey World Cup 2018 today match. Australia vs China and Ireland vs England
Australian players celebrate after a goal during a match against Ireland for Men's Hockey World Cup 2018, in Bhubaneswar. Photo: PTI

Last Updated : Dec 07 2018 | 10:13 PM IST

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Here's what David Condon says after the match

David Condon is proud of the way @EnglandHockey responded to a tough @irishhockey side and calls the victory an enjoyable match to be part of.



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Man of the match goes to Liam Ansell 


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AT FULL TIME: Heart break for Ireland as they go down 2-4 against England. Ireland tried hard after gettimg 1 down in the first quarter and scored the equaliser in the third quarter. England take the lead again and Ireland equalise again. England again take lead within a minute and this this defended brilliantly to keep the score line 3-2 before scoring the 4 goal in the 60th minute. With this Australia top the Pool B while, England and China finished 2nd and 3rd respectively on the Hockey World Cup 2018 points table


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60th minute: England convert the Penalty Corner and qualify for the knockout stage finnishing second in the Pool B

IRE 2-4 ENG

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60th minute: Penalty Corner for England and remeber Ireland dont have a goalkeeper

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Yellow card for Ireland's Paul Gleghorne. 

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60th minute: England passinthe ball badly to waste the time

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Under a minute now for Ireland to score a equaliser

First Published: Dec 07 2018 | 3:52 PM IST