On the ditch

Ireland defeated New Zealand 2-1 in their second game of the tri-nations competition being held in Wellington. The Irish side are using these matches as a warm-up for the Olympic qualifiers next April.

Ireland took the lead before halftime, but New Zealand responded to level the game, before Julia O’Halloran scored in the 54th minute to win the game.

Ireland: Louisa Healy, Clare Parkhill, Bridget McKeever, Ciara O’Brien, Shirley McCay, Eimear Cregan, Emma Stewart, Nikki Symmons, Cathy McKean, Lisa Jacob, Louisa Moore.

Rolling Subs: Roisin Flinn, Jenny McDonough, Julia O’Halloran, Niamh Small, Hollie Moffett.

Tags: Hockey, Julia O'Halloran, New Zealand v Ireland