Carey on the mark as Ireland edge South Africa

Ireland beat South Africa to finish 13th at Hockey World Cup

Michelle Carey goal gives Ireland winning end to disappointing campaign

Niamh Carey shines as Ireland women sign off World Cup campaign with win over South Africa

A first quarter goal proved the difference maker as player of the match Niamh Carey found twin sister Michelle free in the circle to break the deadlock

Ireland sign off World Cup campaign with win over South Africa

Carey on the mark as Ireland edge South Africa

The Ireland women's team concluded their campaign at the Hockey World Cup with a 1-0 win against South Africa in their 13th/14th place play-off match.

Ireland end Hockey World Cup campaign with victory to finish in 13th place

Michelle Carey’s goal in the first quarter proved to be the difference against South Africa.

Resolute South Africa edged by Ireland in World Cup classification finale

South Africa produced a spirited defensive display but were narrowly defeated 1–0 by Ireland in the 13th-place playoff at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup. Ireland entered the contest as the clear favourites, with South Africa having last beaten the European side in 2017, and they controlled much of the early possession. After failing to convert an early penalty corner, Ireland found the breakthrough through a moment of quality in the 14th minut…