Hockey World Cup: India eves eye first win over Ireland

India players celebrate a goal against England in London on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images

A golden opportunity to claim an upset win lost, the Indian women's hockey team would be aiming to make amends when it takes on a lower-ranked Ireland in its second game of the World Cup, here today. India had a bright chance to score an upset win against World No. 2 England in their Pool 'B' opener on Saturday but had to settle for a 1-1 draw.

The Indians only had themselves to blame as despite leading the English girls for 54 minutes, they conceded a late goal to share the points. World No. 10 India will fancy their chances against World No. 16 Ireland, but it would be a serious mistake by the Sjoerd Marijne-coached side if they take the Irish lightly.

By virtue of their stunning 3-1 stunning over World No. 7 USA, the lowest ranked side in the group, Ireland are currently leading Pool B just ahead of England and India. And a win today would secure Ireland's place in the knock-out stage of the tournament.

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