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Ireland through to first-ever Hockey World Cup Final

Ireland through to first-ever Hockey World Cup Final

Ireland are through to a first-ever Hockey World Cup Final.

Ireland's Anna O'Flanagan celebrates scoring her side's first goal of the game with teammates during the Vitality Women's Hockey World Cup Semi Final match at The Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo

The girls in green have progressed to tomorrows decider after beating Spain 3-2 on penalties.

Anna O'Flanagan put the Irish in front after just 3 minutes of the game, but Alecia Magaz levelled the tie in the third as the game went to penalties.

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The opening round of penalties finished 2-2 with Gillian Pinder and Chloe Wotkins scoring for Ireland.

In a sudden death shootout - Spain missed their opening penalty, with Gillian Pinder successfully converting a second penalty to send Ireland through to a first ever Hockey World Cup Final.

They will face either Australia or the defending champions, The Netherlands - who play in the other semi this afternoon.

Ireland were 16th in the world rankings going into the tournament.

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- Digital Desk

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